❗ Delhi High Court Clarifies Mutual Consent Divorce Law Under Section 13B HMA: What It Means for You 🏛️ Family Courts Cannot Assume Mutual Consent If Spouses File Separate Divorce Petitions, Rules High Court In a recent landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has drawn a clear legal line when it comes to mutual consent divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 . The Court ruled that divorce by mutual consent can only be granted when both husband and wife jointly agree to separate, through a shared, voluntary, and express understanding — not merely because both parties want a divorce. This significant ruling came on September 24, 2025 , and serves as a strong reminder that family courts cannot dilute the legal requirements laid out under Section 13B. 📌 Background of the Case In this case, a couple had filed separate divorce petitions under Section 13(1) — accusing each other of cruelty and adultery . Despite the adversarial nature of the petitions, the Pat...