Legal Question in Family Law in India
divorce
whether ''irretrievable break down of marriage'' as a ground for the grant divorce ,is valid to bring an amendment in section 13 of Hindu Marriage Act,1955.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: divorce
Even though the Supreme Court has granted divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage; and has suggested an amendment to that effect to be made by the legislature; this is not yet a ground for divorce in the act.
Re: divorce
Yes divorce can be granted on the ground of "irretrievable break down of marriage".
As for is amendment U/Sec - 13 is concerned you have not specified what kind of amendement you what.
Re: divorce
Irretrievable break down of marriage IS NOW A RECOGNISED ground for marriage By the Supreme court of India but there is no Amendment to this effect in existing Hindu Marriage Act.