It takes 6 to 18 months to get divorce... and it can also be declared null and void if the couple doesn't appear in the court after a given period...
Here is what law says...
Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act by the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act 1976
Divorce by mutual consent
1. A period of 6 to 18 months is given as a transition period after the filing of divorce. The period of 6 to 18 months provided in section 13B is a period of interregnum which is intended to give time and opportunity to the parties to reflect on their move. The court decides the length of the transition period. The couple has to file for a second appeal at the end of this period.
So there is no instant divorce formula, they might have to wait for as long as18 months for getting the divorce.
2.The court should be satisfied about the consent of the parties. If the court has any doubt about the question of consent, or feels that one partner has been exploited, pressurized or forced to divorce the court reserves the right to refuse divorce.
A separation agreement should be filed only after the couple lived apart for atleast a year. Both the partners should file a petition. The couple should together say that they can't live under a single roof because of some difficulties.
The filing of this legal document by both husband and wife is legally termed as "the 1st motion petition".
"The 2nd motion petition" is given 13B (2) when the couples reappear in front of the presiding judge after a gap of six months. The court grants them their request if it is satisfied after hearing from both the partners.
The decree becomes void and null if the couples don't appear after a gap of 6 months and not after 18 months from date of the first motion. Either of the parties can withdraw within this stipulated time period.
It seems that dev thought throwing divorce papers on NT's face are enough to get it.😆 😉
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Kumkum Bhagya
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