Hindu Marriage Act 1955: Grounds for Divorce

Guys, CLAT UG prep ke liye kuch sawaal aur aaye hai. Inme se ek Family Law ka hai. Aap sabhi ka feedback chahiye.

In the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, a wife can file for divorce on the ground of 'desertion' (U/s 13(1)(ia)). Now, if a husband and wife separate due to the husband's infidelity, but the wife is 'tolerating' the situation, can the wife still claim 'desertion'?

Option 1: Hai, wife can claim desertion. She can file for divorce on the ground of 'desertion' since she is being forced to live separately from her husband.

Option 2: Nahin, wife can't claim desertion.