is a UK divorce decree absolute valid in India? is a UK divorce decree absolute valid in India?

5 years ago

Hi ,

I am undergoing a divorce, with me in India ( indian passport) whereas my spouse acquired a UK citizenship a few years ago. The petition was filed in UK on mutual consent ( unreasonble behaviour), it usually takes 4 to 6 months and I am expecting to get the certificate by this month or next. My concern is if it will be valid in India or not? Do I need to be aware of anything. It was a short marriage of 1 year.

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Adv Shrikiran B

Responded 5 years ago

A.Dear,

Yes. Mutual Consent Divorce obtained from a foreign court is valid in India as the ground based on which your divorce will be decreed is mutual consent which is a valid ground accepted by Indian law. Therefore, the said decree passed by the foreign court is acceptable by Indian Law.
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A.Hindu Marriage Act not known to foreign courts as such the SC says divorce to couple married in India cannot be given.
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