Bhubaneswar, Jan. 10 -- In a landmark judgement, the Orissa High Court has established that in cases of divorce by mutual consent under Hindu Marriage Act 1995, either spouse retains the right to revoke their consent unilaterally while legal proceedings are still pending.

This significant decision elaborates on Section 13(B) of the Act, providing clarity on its application.

The case came into focus after an appeal was placed before the Orissa High Court, challenging an earlier decision by the Family Court in Balasore. The couple in question, from the Balasore region of Odisha, entered into marriage in February 2018. However, irreconcilable differences led them to file for divorce under Section 13(B) of the Hindu Marriage Act, seeking mu...