IN THE COURT OF THE PRINCIPAL JUDGE, FAMILY COURT, (DISTRICT), DELHI

HMA PETITION NO. ________ OF 2025

IN THE MATTER OF:

X (Petitioner)
(Full Name, Age, Occupation, and Residential Address)
…Petitioner

VERSUS

Y (Respondent)
(Full Name, Age, Occupation, and Residential Address)
…Respondent

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE BY A DECREE OF DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 13 OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955

MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:

1. Details of the Marriage:
   The petitioner and the respondent were lawfully married on [date], at [venue], according to Hindu rites and ceremonies. The marriage was registered with the Registrar of Marriages under the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and a certified copy of the marriage registration certificate is annexed herewith.

2. Status and Residences of the Parties:
   At the time of marriage and at the time of filing this petition, the status and residences of the parties were as follows:

   Particulars	Husband	Wife
   Status before Marriage	[Hindu/Other Religion, Profession]	[Hindu/Other Religion, Profession]
   Age at Marriage	[Age]	[Age]
   Current Residence	[Address]	[Address]

3. Details of Children:
   The petitioner and respondent have the following child/children from the marriage:

   • Name: [Child’s Name]
   • Date of Birth: [Child’s Date of Birth]
   • Gender: [Male/Female]

   (If no children, please state “No children were born out of this wedlock.”)

4. Grounds for Divorce:
   The petitioner seeks dissolution of the marriage on the following ground(s) under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955:

   (a) Cruelty: The respondent has treated the petitioner with cruelty, both mental and physical, rendering cohabitation impossible. Specific instances include:

   • [State incidents of cruelty with dates and descriptions.]
   • [Provide corroborative evidence or statements if available.]

   (Additional grounds, such as desertion, adultery, or other specified grounds, may be added as applicable, with details.)

5. Non-Condonation of Grounds:
   The petitioner affirms that they have not condoned the acts of cruelty or other matrimonial offenses alleged in this petition.

6. No Collusion:
   The petitioner declares that this petition is not being presented in collusion with the respondent.

7. Absence of Delay:
   The petitioner asserts that there has been no undue delay in the filing of this petition.

8. Previous Proceedings:
   (State whether there have been previous proceedings related to the marriage. If so, provide details in tabular format. If not, state that there have been no previous proceedings.)

9. Jurisdiction:
   The petitioner submits that this Hon’ble Court has the jurisdiction to entertain this petition as:

   • The marriage was solemnized at [place].
   • The parties last resided together at [place].
   • The respondent currently resides at [place].

10. Other Legal Compliance:
    There exists no other legal impediment to the granting of the decree of divorce sought herein.

PRAYER

In light of the aforementioned facts and circumstances, the petitioner humbly prays that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to:

1. Pass a decree of divorce dissolving the marriage between the petitioner and the respondent under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
2. Grant any other relief, direction, or order deemed just and equitable in the interest of justice.

VERIFICATION

I, [Full Name of the Petitioner], the above-named petitioner, do hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs 1 to [insert applicable paragraph numbers] are true to my knowledge, and paragraphs [insert applicable paragraph numbers] are true to my information and belief.

Verified at [Place] on this [Date].

[Signature of the Petitioner]
(Petitioner)

[Annexures to be Attached:]

1. Certified copy of the Marriage Registration Certificate.
2. Affidavit of the Petitioner verifying the facts stated in the petition.
3. Any other relevant documents or evidence.