Bombay High Court Grants Yuzvendra Chahal Swift Divorce Ahead of IPL 2025!

The Bombay High Court has granted Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his estranged wife, Dhanashree Verma, a waiver of the mandatory six-month cooling-off period for mutual divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act. This decision comes just in time for Chahal to join his team, Kings XI Punjab, as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 kicks off on March 22.

Justice Madhav Jamdar

Justice Madhav Jamdar, presiding over the case, instructed the family court to finalize the divorce by March 20. The court acknowledged that the couple had lived apart for more than 2.5 years and had complied with the terms of their mutual consent agreement, including arrangements for permanent alimony.

Although the family court had earlier denied their plea due to partial compliance with alimony payments, the High Court ruled that the remaining payment was scheduled post-divorce, clearing all procedural hurdles. This aligns with the 2017 Supreme Court judgment that permits waiving the cooling-off period if there is no chance of reconciliation.

Chahal and Dhanashree tied the knot in December 2020 but separated in June 2022, filing for divorce in February 2025. This decision underscores the judiciary’s efforts to adapt to time-sensitive matters without compromising legal protocols.

With his divorce proceedings resolved, Yuzvendra Chahal is all set to focus on his cricketing commitments in IPL 2025. Stay tuned for updates on this story and the latest IPL action!

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