Grounds of Divorce in India 2023

By Vishal Vivek Learn more

In Indian society, the idea of divorce is significantly changing, departing from the long-standing conventions that stigmatized it.

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But during the past few decades, a number of circumstances have helped divorce become a more popular and accessible alternative.

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Legal changes, such as the Special Marriage Act and the Hindu Marriage Act, have streamlined the divorce process and given spouses legal options.

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The abandoned spouse may seek for divorce on the grounds of desertion if one of the spouses willingly separates from the other for at least two years.

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