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Is the six-month waiting period compulsory in a mutual consent divorce?

No, not always. In Amardeep Singh v. Harveen Kaur (2017), the Supreme Court held that the six-month period under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act is directory, not mandatory. The Family Court may waive it where …

Answered by Adv. Meera Iyer 22 Oct 2026 Read answer

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