Privacy in Marital Disputes
Section 22 of the Hindu Marriage Act says that every proceeding under the Act (of divorce, judicial separation, restitution of conjugal rights etc.) is to be conducted in camera and it is not be lawful for any person to print or publish any matter in relation to the proceeding.
However, a judgment of a High Court or of the Supreme Court may be printed or published with the previous permission of the Court.
If any person violates the provisions of this Section, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
