The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c7.s7.22

c7.s7.22

If, however, this step cannot be taken, divorce should be allowed in cases of proved and extreme hardship. In the interest of the solidarity of society and of the purity of morals, it is desirable that deserted wives should be allowed the remedy of divorce, *if they desire it*. It should not be, however, granted at the instance of their husbands ; for that would enable them to evade their legal responsibility of maintaining their unwanted wives. The latter may find it difficult to marry or maintain themselves after the divorce.