Yes, a husband and wife can file for divorce even if they are living in the same house. It is not a legal requirement for the parties to be living separately in order to file for divorce in India. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the grounds for divorce include mutual consent, cruelty, desertion, adultery, … Read more
The relevant law governing divorce proceedings in India is the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for Hindu marriages, the Special Marriage Act, 1954 for inter-faith marriages, and the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 for Christian marriages. When a divorce case is pending in court, the case is referred to as uncontested disposed. This means that the case … Read more
Section-of-Indian-Hindu-Marriage-Act 13 (1) (ia) – Cruelty. Section 13 (1) (ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act provides for divorce on the ground of cruelty. Section 13(1)(ia) of the Indian Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with the ground of cruelty for seeking a divorce. This provision states that either party to the marriage may seek a divorce … Read more