The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c7.s7.15

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Society, therefore, held that even if the husband were a moral wreck, or were grievously ill-treating his wife, the latter could not claim any relief by way of divorce. It may be pointed out that the Roman Catholic Church also holds the same view even today, as it regards marriages as indissoluble. In England down to the middle of the last century, a divorce could be had only by an Act of Parliament. During the long period of 140 years between 1715 and 1855 A. D., only about 180 persons could get relief through Parliamentary legislation¹.