Gujarat High Court Approves Divorce: Career vs. Country Splits Couple

• Gujarat High Court approved a couple's divorce, overturning an Ahmedabad Family Court decision.
• The couple separated one month after their December 2023 marriage due to differing desires: husband wanted to settle in Britain, wife in India for her career.
• Family Court dismissed their mutual consent divorce petition (filed April 2025) citing premature filing and absence of exemption for the 6-month cooling period under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
• High Court bench of Justices Sangeeta Vishen and Nisha Thakore ruled no possibility of reconciliation, stating prolonged suffering is futile for the young couple.
• The High Court reinstated the divorce petition and directed the Family Court to finalize the matter within six months.

Why It Matters: Gujarat High Court prioritizes mutual consent and avoids prolonged suffering in divorce cases.