“Court expedites divorce proceedings as Chahal prepares for IPL 2025 with Punjab Kings.”
📅 March 20, 2025 – The Bombay High Court has granted Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his estranged wife, Dhanashree Verma, an exemption from the mandatory six-month cooling-off period, expediting their divorce proceedings. The decision comes as Chahal is set to join the Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2025, which starts on March 22.
Key Highlights of the Case:
✔️ Divorce plea filed on February 5, 2025 in the Family Court, Bandra
✔️ Cooling-off period waived due to mutual consent
✔️ Family court initially rejected their request on February 20
✔️ Bombay High Court overruled the family court’s decision on March 20
✔️ Final divorce proceedings to be completed by today (March 20)
1. Court Prioritizes IPL Commitments
Justice Madhav Jamdar stated that Chahal would be unavailable from March 21 due to IPL 2025, leading to the decision to fast-track the divorce process.
🗣️ Court’s statement:
“Since the petitioner (Chahal) will be unavailable post-March 21 due to his IPL participation, the family court is requested to decide their divorce plea by March 20.”
📌 Why this matters:
Chahal’s presence in the Punjab Kings squad is crucial for the team, making it necessary to conclude legal proceedings before IPL 2025 begins.
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2. Chahal & Dhanashree’s Mutual Divorce Agreement
✔️ The couple filed for divorce under mutual consent in February.
✔️ Requested waiver of the 6-month statutory cooling period under the Hindu Marriage Act.
✔️ The family court denied their request on February 20.
✔️ The Bombay HC overturned this decision, granting an immediate resolution.
📌 Legal Aspect:
Under the Hindu Marriage Act, couples seeking a mutual divorce must wait for six months before the final decree is granted. However, courts can waive this period in special cases, such as prolonged separation or urgent professional commitments.
3. Chahal’s IPL 2025 Role with Punjab Kings
🏏 Team: Punjab Kings
📅 IPL 2025 Start Date: March 22
🌍 Chahal’s importance:
✔️ One of India’s top T20 spinners
✔️ Expected to play a key role in Punjab Kings’ bowling attack
✔️ Franchise’s major signing ahead of IPL 2025
📌 Impact on Punjab Kings:
Chahal’s legal proceedings concluding before IPL ensures no disruptions in his preparation and availability for the tournament.
4. Alimony & Financial Settlement Details
💰 Total Alimony Agreed: ₹4.75 Crore
✔️ ₹2.37 Crore already paid
✔️ Remaining **₹2.38 Crore to be settled as per