GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When can the Divorce Petition be filed?
A
1 year after the marriage is over
B
3 years after the marriage is over
C
can be filed at any time
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You have to complete 1 year of your marriage before you seek mutual consent divorce. Wait for another 5 months to file the joint petition. The divorce decree will be granted after 6 months of your filing for divorce.

Detailed explanation-2: -As per Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act, no divorce petition can be filed within one year of marriage. However the same can be filed after the time period of 1 year under any of the provisions of Section 13(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

Detailed explanation-3: -Section 14 of The Hindu Marriage Act 1955. A petition for divorce can be filed by either husband or wife as per provisions of the Act after one year of from the date of marriage. No petition of divorce can be filed within one year of marriage as per Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955.

Detailed explanation-4: -(iii) The period of six to eighteen months time is given in divorce by mutual consent as to give time and opportunity to the parties to reflect on their move and seek advice from relations and friends. Mutual consent should continue till the divorce decree is passed.

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