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What does Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, state?

Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides for "Divorce by mutual consent". Both spouses jointly petition on the ground that they have been living separately for…

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What does Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, state?

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Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides for "Divorce by mutual consent". Both spouses jointly petition on the ground that they have been living separately for one year or more, have not been able to live together and have mutually agreed that the marriage should be dissolved. Void marriages are dealt with in Section 11, voidable marriages in Section 12 and alternate relief in divorce proceedings in Section 13A.

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