In a recent development, the Bombay High Court has expedited the divorce proceedings between Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and choreographer Dhanashree Verma by overturning a previous Family Court decision. This decision allows the couple to waive the mandatory six-month cooling-off period typically required under the Hindu Marriage Act for mutual consent divorces.
Chahal and Verma, who married in December 2020, have been living separately since June 2022. They filed for divorce on February 5, 2025, under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, which permits divorce by mutual consent. Alongside their petition, they requested a waiver of the six-month waiting period.
On February 20, the Family Court in Bandra denied this waiver, citing incomplete compliance with the consent agreement between the two parties. According to the agreement, Chahal was to pay permanent alimony of ₹4.75 crore to Verma. At that time, ₹2.37 crore had been paid, with the remaining amount pending. The Family Court viewed the unpaid balance as non-compliance and thus refused the waiver.
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Challenging this decision, Chahal and Verma approached the Bombay High Court. Justice Madhav Jamdar reviewed the case and overturned the Family Court’s ruling, granting the waiver of the cooling-off period. The High Court also directed the Family Court to finalize the divorce petition promptly, considering Chahal’s commitments in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).
This expedited process underscores the court’s recognition of the couple’s mutual consent and the importance of timely resolution in such matters. It also highlights the judiciary’s flexibility in adapting to individual circumstances, especially when both parties are in agreement and external commitments, like Chahal’s professional engagements, are at stake.
In light of this decision, the divorce proceedings between Chahal and Verma are expected to conclude swiftly, allowing both individuals to move forward amicably.