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The Bombay High Court has directed the family court in Bandra to deliver a final decision on the divorce case of Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, Dhanashree Verma, by March 20. The court has also waived the mandatory six-month cooling-off period required under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act.
This move comes in light of Chahal’s participation in IPL 2025, which will keep him occupied for the next two months. The court emphasized the need to expedite the proceedings, ensuring the case is resolved before the league begins.
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Court Waives Cooling-Off Period for Chahal & Dhanashree’s Divorce
Justice Madhav Jamdar, a single-judge of the Bombay High Court, passed the directive stating:
🗣 “Since Petitioner 1 (Chahal) is a participant in IPL and may not be available from March 21, the learned judge of the family court is requested to decide the petition by tomorrow.”
The high court considered that Chahal and Dhanashree had been living separately for an extended period and had already agreed upon the consent terms regarding the alimony payment.
₹4.75 Crore Alimony Settlement for Dhanashree
The couple had filed for divorce on February 5, 2025, and initially sought a waiver of the cooling-off period, which the family court denied on February 20.
📌 Alimony Details:
- Chahal agreed to pay ₹4.75 crore as permanent alimony to Dhanashree.
- He has already paid ₹2.37 crore but was yet to complete the full payment.
- Due to the partial compliance, the family court rejected the plea, which led Chahal to approach the high court.
- The high court overturned the family court’s order and reinstated the divorce proceedings.
📜 The court ruling (as quoted by Bar & Bench):
🗣 “Thus, it is clear that there is no impediment in granting the applications. Accordingly, the impugned order dated 20th February is quashed and set aside.”
Chahal Prepares for IPL 2025 With Punjab Kings
With his personal matters nearing closure, Chahal is now focusing on the Indian Premier League 2025, where he will represent Punjab Kings (PBKS).
📌 Chahal’s IPL Journey:
- Acquired by PBKS for ₹18 crore in the mega auction, making it his highest-ever IPL contract.
- Leading wicket-taker in IPL history with 205 wickets to his name.
- PBKS will be led by Shreyas Iyer, and Chahal is expected to be a key bowler in their lineup.
🎯 “Chahal has joined the PBKS training camp and is keen to make an impact. With the T20 World Cup 2026 around the corner, he will be eager to prove his worth again,” reports suggest.
📅 PBKS Season Opener:
🏏 Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings
📍 Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
📆 March 25, 2025
With his legal battle nearing its conclusion, Chahal can now focus solely on cricket as he gears up for another big IPL season!
