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Clarification regarding marriage by hindu girl under christian law
26-Jul-2023 (In Divorce Law)
my friend married in 2018 may according to the christian law . She is Hindu by religion now she want divorce, so what kind of remedy is available for her
She can file for divorce under Divorce Act 1869 as it seems from your query that her husband is christian. She has to check the necessary legal provision for mentioning grounds for divorce under section 10 of the Act.
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Adv. Mukesh Vasant Shinde
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This case would be be governed by the Special Marriage Act, 1954 since it if an inter caste/religion marriage. She can apply for divorce in the family court of relevant jurisdiction under section 27 of the Special Marriage Act.
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Adv. Rutuja Pol
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She cannot apply for divorce currently. Legally it is permissible only to apply for Divorce after one year of marriage. As of now she can send the husband notice and ask him to agree for mutual consent divorce
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Adv. Swapna Kode
Mumbai | 25+ Answers
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From the query it is not at all clear whether marriage was registered / took place under Special Marriage Act?
Secondly what are grounds for Divorce is also not mentioned. Whether she had a converted before marriage?
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Adv. Sachin Ghalsasi Prakash
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the marriage was perform through christian rites. hence she should get divorced only under divorce act. if both the parties are ready and willing to get divorce then she have to be wait till completion of one year.
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Adv. Ketan S Jadhav
Pune | 25+ Answers
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