Section 14 HMA | Divorce Sought Within a Year of Marriage Requires Separate Application Showing Exceptional Hardship or Depravity: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the filing of divorce petitions under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The judgment focused on the interpretation of Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act and the requirements for seeking a divorce within one year of marriage. The Court's ruling emphasized the importance of following the procedural steps to obtain an early divorce, specifically highlighting the necessity for a separate…