On Monday, 5th July 2021, an interesting question came up before the Bombay High Court: Whether the minimum period of six months stipulated under Section 13-B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for passing a decree of divorce on the basis of mutual consent is mandatory or can it be relaxed in any exceptional situations?
Can a period of 6 months be waived off in a petition of divorce by Mutual consent?
