Social Dynamics of Irretrievable Marriage Breakdown

There was a time when it was believed that the marriages were arranged in heaven, and it used to be a relation of flesh with flesh and bone with bone. So, the question of separation from each other was a far cry. But slowly and steadily this concept did not find favor with social reformers, who wanted that a woman must not be chained with a man who is completely devoid of all the virtues. Divorce, once stigmatized, has experienced a notable shift in societal attitudes, where it has become increasingly normalized and accepted in modern times. The general societal view on divorce has shifted to accept and understand the feelings of the people involved. One of the main reasons for the acceptance of divorce is the shift in gender roles over time. There is no direct ground for dissolution of marriage on irretrievable breakdown theory of Divorce. This paper will focus on the idea and legality of irretrievable breakdown of marriage and its implications in the long run specifically in India.

Divorce, Marriage, Fault Ground, Law, Irretrievable.

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