The concept of mutual divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, of 1955, and the Special Marriage Act, of 1954, governs such dissolution in India. To dissolve this marriage amicably, both the husbands and wives must consent to it. The couple usually can live separately for at least a year before approaching the court for dissolution. However, per the Supreme Court judgment of 2020 made in... https://www.leadindia.law/blog/en/is-one-year-separation-mandatory-for-mutual-divorce/