Indian Succession Act, 1925 · Chapter II: Of Domicile
Section 16: Wife’s domicile during marriage
A wife’s domicile during her marriage follows the domicile of her husband. Exception.—The wife’s domcile no longer follows that of her husband if they are separated by the sentence of a competent Court, or if the husband is undergoing a sentence of transportation.
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