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[Hindu Marriage and Divorce (Orissa High Court) Rules, 1956] Joinder of ‘Paramour’ as necessary party not mandatory in all divorce cases: Orissa HC
Rule 5 of the Hindu Marriage and Divorce (Orissa High Court) Rules, 1956 provides for Necessary parties- (a) In every petition for divorce or judicial separation on the ground that the respondent is living in adultery or has committed adultery with any person, the petitioner shall make such person a co-respondent.