Petition for divorce by mutual consent can be presented before the expiry of one year. The Delhi High Court in the case of Sankalp Singh v. Prarthana Chandra held that in certain cases of exceptional hardship or exceptional depravity on part of the Respondent, the courts may allow a petition to be presented before one year has elapsed since the date of marriage. However it is important for the parties to prove that the mutual consent given in such cases was not coercive or under intimation or undue influence. It is also imperative to show that there are no chances of reconciliation and that the parties have fully understood the impact and effect of their decision. Reddy & Reddy Law Firm specializes in family law disputes and is well reputed for speedy resolution of matrimonial disputes.