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***** ―32. We, thus, set aside the impugned order dated 12.6.2012 with a direction to the Family Court, Patiala House to re-examine the case for grant of the first motion on the application earlier presented but permitting the parties to place on record the material in support of their application under proviso to Section 14(1) of the said Act within fifteen (15) days from today. If a case of exceptional hardship or exceptional depravity is made out then the first motion can be passed and the second motion can be presented within the window of six (6) to eighteen (18) months from the date when the first motion could have been accepted without waiving the minimum period of six (6) months and also ensure that the period of one (1) year of separation from 12.4.2012 has expired.‖ (emphasis supplied)