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Sure, here is a sample application for mutual divorce in India. This document can be used as a template for drafting a mutual consent divorce petition under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.


IN THE COURT OF THE PRINCIPAL JUDGE, FAMILY COURT AT [City Name]

MATabout [Age] years,
Residing at [Complete Address],
…Petitioner No. 1.

  1. [Name of Wife],
    D/o [Father’s Name],
    Aged about [Age] years,
    Residing at [Complete Address],
    …Petitioner No. 2.

PETITION FOR MUTUAL RIMONIAL CASE NO: ___________ OF 20__

IN THE MATTER OF:

  1. [Name of Husband],
    S/o [Father’s Name],
    Aged aCONSENT DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 13B OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955

MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:

  1. The Petitioners above named respectfully submit as follows:
  2. That the marriage between Petitioner No. 1 and Petitioner No. 2 was solemnized on [Date of Marriage] 
  3. at [Place of Marriage], according to Hindu rites and ceremonies.
  4. That the Petitioners have been living separately since [Date of Separation] due to irreconcilable differences and incompatibility.
  5. That all efforts and attempts of reconciliation between the Petitioners have failed, and there is no possibility of living together as husband and wife.
  6. That the Petitioners have mutually agreed and decided to dissolve their marriage by a decree of divorce by mutual consent.
  7. at the Petitioners have agreed upon the following terms and conditions regarding permanent alimony, maintenance, custody of children, and division of property:
    • (a) Permanent alimony and maintenance: [State the terms, if any].
    • (b) Custody of children: [State the terms, if any].
    • (c) Division of property: [State the terms, if any].
  8. That the Petitioners have not filed any other petition for divorce under Section 13B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, in any other court.
  9. That this petition is not being filed in collusion with each other or any other person.
  10. That the Petitioners pray that the Honorable Court be pleased to dissolve their marriage by a decree of divorce by mutual consent.

PRAYER:

The Petitioners therefore pray that:

  1. The marriage between the Petitioners be dissolved by a decree of divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
  2. Pass such further orders as the Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.

VERIFICATION:

We, the above-named Petitioners, do hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 9 of the above petition are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.

Verified at [City Name] on this [Date].


[Name of Husband]
(Petitioner No. 1)


[Name of Wife]
(Petitioner No. 2)


List of Documents Attached:

  1. Copy of marriage certificate.
  2. Proof of residence.
  3. Passport-sized photographs of both Petitioners.
  4. [Any other relevant documents].


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