WhatsAppMutual Divorce Under Different Marriage Laws in India
The applicable law depends on how your marriage was performed or registered.
| Law | Applies To | Mutual Divorce Provision | Search Intent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu Marriage Act | Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains | Section 13B | 13B, waiver, first/second motion |
| Special Marriage Act | Civil/inter-faith marriages | Section 28 | court marriage divorce |
| Divorce Act | Christian marriages | Section 10A | Christian mutual divorce |
| Muslim Personal Law | Muslim spouses | Mubarat / mutual agreement | mubarat, khula, court declaration |
Marriage Act FAQs
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It depends on how the marriage was solemnized or registered: Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, Divorce Act for Christians, or Muslim personal law processes such as Mubarat.
Section 13B provides for divorce by mutual consent where both parties state they have lived separately, cannot live together and mutually agree to dissolve the marriage.
Section 28 is the mutual consent divorce provision for civil/inter-faith marriages registered under the Special Marriage Act.
Mubarat is a mutual divorce arrangement where both parties agree to dissolve the marriage and settle mehr, maintenance, custody and other terms.
Khula is generally initiated by the wife, while Mubarat is mutual. Documentation and court declaration may be useful for official records and overseas recognition.