MAHARASHTRA<\/em>: Actor Hansika Motwani<\/strong> and businessman Sohael Khaturiya<\/strong> have officially divorced<\/strong> after three years of marriage. The divorce was granted by a family court in Bandra<\/strong>, Mumbai. Hansika\u2019s lawyer, Adnan Shaikh, confirmed the development, bringing an end to months of speculation about their relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rumours about their separation first started circulating in August last year when reports claimed that the couple had been living separately<\/strong> for some time. Neither Hansika nor Sohael had publicly addressed the speculation then, but the legal proceedings have now formally ended their marriage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hansika Motwani, known for films like Aap Kaa Surroor<\/em>, Oru Kal Oru Kannadi<\/em>, and My Name Is Shruthi<\/em>, married Sohael Khaturiya on December 4, 2022. The wedding took place in a grand ceremony at Mundota Fort and Palace in Jaipur and attracted widespread media attention due to its lavish celebrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Confirming the court\u2019s decision, Hansika\u2019s lawyer stated: <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Our client, Hansika Motwani, has been granted a decree of divorce by the Hon’ble Family Court Bandra. The divorce was granted by mutual consent after both parties acknowledged that the marriage had irretrievably broken down.”<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The lawyer further explained that the separation process began when Hansika approached her husband seeking a peaceful resolution to the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the legal statement: <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Our client had initially approached her now former husband seeking an amicable separation, which ultimately culminated in the present decree. The respondent filed his affidavit before the court today confirming his consent to the dissolution of the marriage.”<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n In many high-profile matrimonial disputes, financial claims often become a central issue. However, the legal team clarified that no such demand was made in this case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The lawyer said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n “It is pertinent to clarify that our client has made no claims whatsoever for alimony or maintenance, as her sole intention was to bring a dignified and peaceful closure to the marriage. The reasons for the breakdown of the relationship were placed before the Hon’ble Court in the petition. Our client now wishes to move forward with her life and professional commitments.”<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Interestingly, public attention towards the couple\u2019s relationship increased when Hansika removed several wedding photographs from her Instagram account last year. This move triggered widespread speculation that the marriage was facing difficulties, though the actor did not comment on the rumours at that time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before their marriage, Sohael Khaturiya had proposed to Hansika in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris<\/strong> in November 2022. The proposal quickly went viral on social media after Hansika shared the pictures with the caption “Now and Forever<\/em><\/strong>“. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With the divorce now officially granted by the Bandra Family Court, the couple has chosen to part ways through mutual consent. While the legal proceedings have ended quietly without financial disputes, the case again highlights how even high-profile marriages can break down within a short time, often leaving one party to move on silently after the legal closure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Law \/ Section<\/strong> <\/td> Legal Provision<\/strong> <\/td> Explanation<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr> Section 13B, Hindu Marriage Act, <\/a>1955<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td> Divorce by Mutual Consent <\/td> Allows both spouses to jointly seek divorce when they agree that the marriage has broken down and they cannot live together. The court grants divorce after verifying consent and settlement between parties. <\/td><\/tr> Family Courts Act, <\/a>1984<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td> Jurisdiction of Family Courts <\/td> Empowers Family Courts to adjudicate matrimonial disputes such as divorce, maintenance, custody, and related family matters. <\/td><\/tr> Maintenance \/ Alimony Principles (Hindu Marriage Act Sections 24 & 25)<\/strong> <\/td> Interim and Permanent Maintenance <\/td> These provisions allow a spouse to seek financial support during or after divorce proceedings. In this case, the actor reportedly chose not to claim any alimony or maintenance. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Key Takeaways\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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