Not Granting Divorce In A Dead Marriage Is 'Cruelty' To Both Husband And Wife: Uttarakhand High Court

The Uttarakhand High Court has allowed couples to dissolve their marriages after a minimum separation of one month, instead of the previously required one-year period. This change, stipulated under Section 13-B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, was implemented to speed up the divorce process for mutual consent. The court emphasized the importance of mutual agreement and minimizing unnecessary prolongation of unhappy marriages. The ruling aims to reduce the emotional and financial burdens on couples seeking divorce and aligns with the Supreme Court's stance that the one-year waiting period can be waived if it leads to undue hardship.