Divorce Published & Fact-Checked 1 Sept 2026

What is Nullity of Marriage (Annulment) and how does it differ from Divorce?

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

Divorce dissolves a legally valid marriage on grounds like cruelty or adultery. Nullity of Marriage (Section 11 & 12 HMA) declares the marriage null and void from inception due to bigamy, fraud, lack of mental capacity, or non-consummation due to physical impotency.

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