My husband filed for divorce, and the judge agreed. But I don’t want to end our marriage. He claimed it’s due to cruelty under Section 13(1), 1B of the 1955 Hindu Marriage Act, saying we simply don’t love each other anymore. What can I do if this order isn’t based on solid grounds?

You can file an appeal against the divorce decree in a higher court within the stipulated time frame. You need to demonstrate that the grounds for divorce under Section 13(1), 1B were not proven and that the judge’s decision was based on insufficient evidence. You may also need to present evidence of your willingness to continue the marriage and reconcile.