I’m facing a difficult situation with my marriage and need guidance. Could you explain the difference between a divorce and an annulment in India? If I choose to pursue a divorce, what steps are involved in the process?

In India, divorce dissolves a valid marriage, while annulment declares the marriage void from the beginning. For divorce, you’ll need to file a petition in court, outlining grounds like cruelty, adultery, or desertion. The court will then decide based on evidence and may grant a decree nisi after a cooling-off period, which can be made absolute after one year.