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Waiting Period Of 6 Months Not Mandatory For Divorce, Says SC

As a relief to couples seeking divorce need not to wait for months, as the Supreme Court (SC) announced in a verdict. On May 1, the Top Court said, now waiting for six-months for divorce is not mandatory anymore. The decision was taken under Section 13 of the Hindu  Marriage Act 1955. However, as per sources, the waving off of this six-month duration is applicable to consent divorce cases.

Mon, 01 May 2023 - 01:10 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Hindu Marriage Act, Section 13, Legal Divorce, Supreme Court, Consent Divorce

Courtesy: Lead India