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Can i apply for divorce if wife has an extra marital affair


23-Nov-2023 (In Divorce Law)
How to take divorce with a women if she has extra marital affair in such condition when law 75% favour of women
Answers (6)

Answer #1
845 votes
In response of your query i respond as under:-
As per section 13(1) of Hindu marriage act if your wife is in illegal relation with other person in that case you may file a divorce petetion against your wife but you have to prove that she is in ileegal relation with other person.
You may get divorce from her.
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Answer #2
939 votes
If your wife is extra marital affair then do you have any primary evidence on the same issues.If not then adultery u/s 497 can not be proved therefore it will be bit difficult to Claim adultery as a ground of divorce.Secondly there may be other grounds as well on which divorce can be granted.Thanks.

Answer #3
665 votes
There is a law provided under the hindu marriage act to take divorce if spouse has extra marital affair. You can file divorce on the ground alone and obtain a decree or divorce against your wife. U can also
Answer #4
710 votes
If you have evidenced of her extra marital affair then you have an upper hand. Otherwise you will face fire consequesnes as you are correct that law favours women's in these issues. So prepare and then take action.
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Ruchit Dugar
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Answer #5
853 votes
Yes, u can file a case of divorce on the ground of cruelty, as, as per ur version ur wife having extra marital affairs. U can take divorce on the ground of Adultery but u must have concrete proof in this regard and if the proof is reliable than u can take divorce from the concerned courts and also the maintenance petitions of ur wife will not survive. Thanx ND regards for sharing ur views with me..... Adv. Kumar Anand.
Answer #6
167 votes
According to Section 13(1) (i) of the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, the spouse of a married person who engages in sexual activity after marriage with someone other than their spouse can file for divorce. This law makes Adultery and Extra-marital affairs grounds for divorce.
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