How many months of separation is compulsory for filing a mutual consent divorce in India?

Minimum of one year of voluntary separation is required before filing for mutual consent divorce under Section 13-B. The law defines “living separately” as not living as husband and wife, which does NOT only mean staying in different houses—it also includes living in the same home but not living together as husband and wife.

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