Divorce Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

What is Judicial Separation and how does it differ from Divorce?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

Judicial separation suspends marital cohabitation duties without dissolving the marriage bond. If cohabitation is not resumed after 1 year, either spouse can seek divorce.

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