Is a divorce granted through the traditional Vankar community practice in Gujarat, where the couple signs a paper or stamp paper, legally valid for remarriage? Does this customary divorce require a waiting period before either party can remarry? I would appreciate guidance on this matter.

Under Indian law, a divorce granted through a Vankar community practice, even if documented on paper, is not legally valid. For a divorce to be recognized, it must be obtained through a court proceeding. Therefore, such a customary divorce does not preclude either party from remarrying, as it holds no legal standing.