My husband and I were married for just two months, but had to separate after just a couple of weeks because of physical and emotional abuse. We both want to end the marriage. Do we need to wait a year before we can file for divorce by mutual consent?

In India, the waiting period for divorce by mutual consent is one year from the date of marriage. However, if you can prove that your marriage was a complete failure due to physical and emotional abuse, you may be able to seek divorce under other grounds, like cruelty, which don’t require the one-year waiting period. It’s crucial to consult a lawyer to determine the most suitable legal course of action.