The condition of living together for six months is not mandatory for divorce

In a groundbreaking decision, the Punjab-Haryana High Court has ruled that the mandatory six-month cohabitation condition in cases of divorce by consent is not an absolute requirement. The court emphasized its authority to exercise discretion and grant relaxation in this period without the need for a formal trial. The case, brought before the High Court by a couple from Patiala, detailed their marriage in 2018 and subsequent separation in 2020…