mutual consent divorce for christian couples

Mutual Consent Divorce in case of Christian Couple is governed by The Divorce Act, 1869, under Section l0A.

Which states that.-

A petition for dissolution of marriage may be presented to the District Court by both the parties to a marriage together, on the ground that they have been living separately for a period of two years or more, that they have not been able to live together and they have mutually agreed that the marriage should be dissolved.

Secondly on the motion of both the parties made not earlier than six months after the date of presentation of the petition referred to in sub-section (1) and not later than 18 months after the said date, if the petition is not withdrawn by both the parties in the meantime, the Court shall, on being satisfied hearing the parties and after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, that a marriage has been solemnized and that the averments in the petition are true, pass a decree of divorce declaring the marriage to be dissolved with effect from the date of decree.