Divorce Laws for Women in India? In India, divorce laws are governed by various personal laws based on religion and the secular law. Here’s a brief overview: Hindu Law (Hindu Marriage Act, 1955). Grounds for Divorce: Adultery, cruelty, desertion for two years, conversion to another religion, unsoundness of mind, leprosy, venereal disease, renunciation of the … Read more
Yes, a person working abroad can file a divorce case in India under certain circumstances. Jurisdiction to file a divorce case under the Divorce Act in India depends on the place where the marriage was solemnized or where both the spouses last lived. A foreign worker can file a divorce case in India if the … Read more
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