yes if the husband proves the acts of cruelty of wife as alleged in his pleading.

1) husband can file for divorce . he has to satisfy court that case for divorce is made out on grounds specified in HMA .

2) please note that contested divorce petitions take years to be disposed of

Hindu Marriage Act.

he will have to prove cruelty

Court does not grant divorce on asking by a party .Whosoever whether husband or wife files divorce has to prove to the satisfaction of the court, the grounds on which he/she seeks divorce.Feel free to call

HMA is hindu Marriage Act

Dear Querist

This is a matter of contested divorce and if husband proved aall the allegations then the court may passed an order and grant divorce.

Because your query is not disclosed any allegations then I m not in situation to provide best and detail opinion

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1. Just wanting to divorce is not enough. He has to file the application for divorce on prescribed grounds based on which divorce is granted as per HM Act,

2. Moreover such grounds mentioned in his application has to be proved with evidence which will be contested by the wife,

3. The Court will pass appropriate order on hearing both the parties.