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Mutual Consent Divorce
आपसी सहमति से तलाक
Meaning
Mutual consent divorce is when both spouses agree to end the marriage and settle terms like maintenance and custody. A cooling-off period applies but can be waived by the court.
Governing law: Section 13B, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
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Talk to Advocate Onkar Pandey, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.