Unless the waiting period is waived, the Court shall decide upon the divorce petition only after…
Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 prescribes a six-month interval after presentation of the joint petition before the parties make the second motion. The court…
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Unless the waiting period is waived, the Court shall decide upon the divorce petition only after __________ of filing of the divorce petition under section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 prescribes a six-month interval after presentation of the joint petition before the parties make the second motion. The court may waive this waiting period in appropriate circumstances because it is directory rather than mandatory.
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