Consent theory of divorce was introduced in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 in the year
The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976 inserted section 13B into the Hindu Marriage Act, introducing the statutory route to divorce by mutual consent. The provision took…
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Consent theory of divorce was introduced in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 in the year
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The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976 inserted section 13B into the Hindu Marriage Act, introducing the statutory route to divorce by mutual consent. The provision took effect on 27 May 1976. The original 1955 enactment did not contain this section.
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