Can a simple divorce agreement, signed on a ₹50 stamp paper by two witnesses and a notary in 2011, be accepted as valid proof of separation in India? What complications might arise for someone who marries either of the two individuals who signed this agreement?

A simple divorce agreement on a ₹50 stamp paper, even with witnesses and notary, may not be legally valid in India as it doesn’t meet the requirements of a formal divorce decree. A person marrying someone who signed such an agreement could face complications as the previous “divorce” might not be recognized, potentially leading to legal disputes about the validity of the second marriage.