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Which provision of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with divorce by mutual consent?

Section 13B provides the statutory route for divorce by mutual consent on a joint petition when its conditions are met.

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Which provision of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with divorce by mutual consent?

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Section 13B provides the statutory route for divorce by mutual consent on a joint petition when its conditions are met.

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Option A

Section 13A provides for alternate relief in certain divorce proceedings.

Option B

Section 13B provides for divorce by mutual consent.

Option C

Section 13 provides grounds for divorce. The mutual-consent provision is section 13B.

Option D

Section 9 concerns restitution of conjugal rights.

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