WHAT DOES SECTION 21B OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT SAY ?
The Provision Of Section 21b Deals With The Speedy Trial In A Mutual Divorce Case. When Both Parties To The Marriage Are Of The Opinion That The Marriage Cannot Be Continued And Decide To End It, They Can File A Joint Petition For Divorce Also Known As Divorce By Mutual Consent. Section 21b Of The Hindu Marriage Act- Trial Of A Petition Filed Under This Act, As Much As Practicable In The Interests Of Justice, Should Be Continued From Day To Day Until The Conclusion Of The Trial, Unless The Court, For Reasons To Be Recorded, Believes That The Trial Should Be Adjourned As Necessary. Petition Filed Under This Act Must Be Tried As Expeditiously As Possible And Must Try To Conclude It Within Six Months From The Date Of Service Of The Notice Of The Petition On The Respondent. Any Appeal Made Under This Act Must Be Tried As Expeditiously As Possible And Must Be Tried To Be Concluded Within 3 Months From The Date The Notice Was Served To The Respondent. Benefits Of Section 21b For T...