Bombay High Court waived the 6-month cooling-off period for a divorcing couple due to changing social conditions.

Bombay High Court waived the 6-month mandatory cooling-off period for a divorcing couple, stating that a realistic approach is required due to changing social conditions. The court emphasized its role in assisting parties seeking dissolution of marriage by mutual consent. When parties apply for divorce with mutual consent, showing a conscious decision to separate, the court should consider waiving the waiting period if there's no possibility of reconciliation.

August 06, 2024
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