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Divorce on cruelty ground-Section 13(1) (ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act


10-Aug-2023 (In Divorce Law)
It has been 6 months since our marriage and from 4 months we are staying separatelyCan I File under Divorce on cruelty ground-Section 13(1) (ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act if he is ready to admit it so that we can get a decree within a month and get free from this situation? Is it possible?
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Answer #1
534 votes
No. In order to file divorce petition under section 13(1) I A of Hindu Marriage Act, there has to be 1 year separation. This is mandatory condition to file divorce. As for cruelty ground, you will have to prove it before the court. If you go for mutual divorce then it will be quicker
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Answer #2
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In the last few years, domestic violence and cruelty have increased. Section 13(1) (ia) of Act allows a person to file for divorce if they have treated their spouse with cruelty after marriage.
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