LawRato
All Divorce Law Articles



Divorce under Special Marriage act


If you and your spouse follow different religions, then your marriage shall come under the Special Marriage Act. To get a divorce under this Act, you must file a petition for divorce in the District Court. The reasons for divorce given under the Special Marriage Act are very similar to the ones given under the Hindu Marriage Act.
  1. If your spouse is in any kind of sexual relationship with any person other than you, after your marriage, or
  2. If your spouse has left you or is not living with you for a continuous period of two years or more, or
  3. If your spouse has been sent to jail for a period of seven years or more, or
  4. If your spouse is treating you in a manner that is causing mental or physical injury to you. This shall include:
  • Torture
  • Danger to life or health
  • Not providing you with food or other basic facilities
      5. If your spouse is suffering from any mental illness or mental disorder that cannot be treated and as a result, you are unable to live like a normal couple.


Related Law Guides

Related Help Centers