However, I will provide you with the general grounds for divorce recognized under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which is applicable to most Hindus in India. Please note that I am not a lawyer, and for legal advice, it is always best to consult with a qualified professional.
- Adultery:
If either spouse engages in voluntary sexual intercourse with another person outside the marriage, it can be considered adultery and a ground for divorce. - Cruelty:
If one spouse treats the other with physical or mental cruelty that makes it difficult for the other spouse to live together, it can be a ground for divorce. Cruelty can include physical abuse, mental torture, harassment, or any behavior that causes reasonable apprehension in the mind of the other spouse. - Desertion:
If one spouse abandons the other without any reasonable cause and without consent or intention to return, it can be a ground for divorce. The deserted spouse must prove that the abandonment has lasted for a continuous period of at least two years before filing for divorce. - Conversion:
If one spouse converts to another religion, it can be a ground for divorce if the other spouse does not wish to live with the converted spouse. - Mental disorder:
If one spouse suffers from a mental disorder or mental illness of such a nature that the other spouse cannot be expected to live together, it can be a ground for divorce. The mental disorder must be of such a kind or degree that it makes it impossible for the spouses to live together. - Communicable disease:
If one spouse suffers from a communicable disease of a virulent and incurable nature, it can be a ground for divorce. The disease must be of such a nature that it makes it difficult for the other spouse to live together. - Presumption of death:
If a spouse has not been heard of as being alive for a period of at least seven years, and there is a reasonable presumption of their death, it can be a ground for divorce.
These are some of the general grounds for divorce under Hindu marriage laws in India. It is important to note that divorce laws can be complex, and it is advisable to consult with a lawyer or legal professional for accurate and specific information based on your circumstances.