Dear Ritu,
See, if you and your husband both decides to go for divorce, technically you may get it in 6-7 months under section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act.
In other case, generally process of divorce may take approx. 2 and half years or more. Please don't rely on any one who quotes you time less than this as it is not possible. Do note that court have to go by the set procedures and all those procedures can not be completed in less than this time with approx. 35 days time period between two dates.
Briefly, when you will file your petition for divorce under section 13 (1) (i) of Hindu Marriage Act on the grounds of cruelty, court will first issue notice to your husband and then send your case for mediation proceedings. After failure of mediation, court will begin proceeding as per procedure specified in CPC. Here, your husband will file reply, then you will have to file rejoinder. After this issues will be framed. Thereafter there will be stage of evidence and finally argument before final order and judgment.
Dowry harassment and quarrel certainly falls under above said section of HMA. But, you will have to prove it in court with oral witness or any other document you have.
I would suggest you to file complaint in police station regarding harassment as it will help you while proving cruelty in your divorce case. It is because if you will not do so, while cross examination in your divorce case, your husband's lawyer will ask you as to what prevented you to complaint of harassment.
I hope I am able to answer your question in detail. For further assistance, please feel free to ask.
Answered by
Goutam
at
3:56 PM on April 01, 2009