The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 governs marriage and divorce for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs in India. Section 13 of the Act specifies the grounds on which a petition for divorce may be filed.
Common grounds include: adultery, cruelty (physical or mental), desertion for a continuous period of not less than two years, conversion to another religion, unsoundness of mind, venereal disease in communicable form, renunciation of the world by entering any religious order, and not being heard of as being alive for seven years.
Additionally, Section 13B provides for divorce by mutual consent, where both parties agree that the marriage should be dissolved. This requires a joint petition and a cooling-off period.
It is important to note that each case is fact-specific, and the court examines the evidence presented before granting any relief. Legal representation helps in understanding the applicable procedures and requirements.