Madras High Court

Madurai HC: Mutual Consent Divorce Fast-Tracked for Couple Married in 2023

Updated
Dec 30, 2025 11:00 AM
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Quick Summary: Sindhuja and Keshava Krishnan, married in 2023, wanted a fast divorce. The Madurai High Court agreed to their request, skipping the usual waiting period.

The Marriage and Separation

Sindhuja and Keshava Krishnan got married on June 1, 2023, following Hindu customs. However, things didn't work out, and they decided to separate. They applied for a mutual agreement divorce in the Family Court at Madurai, under case number HMOP.No.1292 of 2025.

The Need for Speed

The couple wanted to make the divorce process faster. So, they filed a request to speed things up. Their lawyer, Mr. R.M. Loganathan, helped them with this. The request aimed to get the court to quickly handle their divorce case.

Court's Decision

Judge N. Senthilkumar of the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court listened to their request. Since they both agreed to the divorce under Section 13(B) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the court decided to speed up their divorce. The usual six-month waiting period was skipped, with a deadline set for December 15, 2025.

"The Judge, Family Court, Madurai, is instructed to finalize HMOP.No.1292 of 2025, without the waiting period."

Conclusion of the Case

On December 8, 2025, the court gave its decision, allowing Sindhuja and Keshava Krishnan to complete their divorce without more delays. There were no extra costs in finishing this request.