#Section 13-B HMA

Himachal Pradesh High Court allows conversion of a contested divorce petition into mutual consent divorce under Section 13-B HMA upon full payment of Rs. 15 lakh alimony, reinforcing that mediated settlements with sworn affirmations can override procedural formalities. This ruling clarifies that courts may treat contested petitions as mutual consent upon settlement, provided both parties affirm the agreement on oath.

MP High Court rules that waiver of the 6-month cooling-off period under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act requires a specific, explicit application before the Family Court. Mere inference or urgency pleas are insufficient. The Court directed parties to file a formal application within 15 days, aligning with Supreme Court rulings in Amit Kumar and Amardeep Singh. This decision reinforces procedural compliance for divorce by mutual consent, impacting litigants and practitioners in matrimonial disputes.

Madhya Pradesh High Court waives mandatory 6-month cooling period under Section 13-B HMA where parties have lived separately for over eight years with no chance of reconciliation.