The Bombay High Court has stepped in to speed up the divorce proceedings between Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, Dhanashree Verma. The court waived the usual six-month cooling-off period, allowing the couple to finalize their split quickly. This decision comes just in time for Chahal to focus on the upcoming IPL 2025 season, which kicks off on March 22.
Why the Rush?
The Bombay High Court made this call on March 19, 2025, after considering Chahal’s tight schedule. The cricketer, who plays for Punjab Kings, won’t be available after March 21 due to his IPL 2025 commitments. Justice Madhav Jamdar directed the Bandra Family Court to wrap up the divorce proceedings by March 20, ensuring Chahal can shift his focus to cricket without legal distractions.
- Alimony Details: Chahal has agreed to pay Dhanashree Vermaa sum of Rs 4.75 crore as part of the settlement.
- Court’s Reasoning: The judge noted that the couple had already met the terms of their agreement, including alimony payments, during mediation.
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A Marriage That Didn’t Last
Yuzvendra Chahal, a well-known leg-spinner, and Dhanashree Verma, a popular choreographer and social media star, tied the knot in December 2020 in a private ceremony in Gurugram. Their love story captured hearts, but things took a turn when they separated in 2022. The couple filed for divorce by mutual consent on February 5, 2025, asking the court to waive the mandatory six-month cooling-off period under the Hindu Marriage Act, which is meant to give couples time to rethink their decision.
- Initial Setback: The Bandra Family Courtfirst refused to waive the waiting period on February 20, citing incomplete alimony payments.
- High Court Steps In: The couple then appealed to the Bombay High Court, which overturned the family court’s decision, allowing the process to move faster.
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What’s Next for Chahal and Verma?
With the divorce proceedings finalized on March 20, Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma can move forward. Chahal, who Punjab Kings bought for Rs 18 crore, is gearing up for his first match against Gujarat Titans on March 25. Meanwhile, Verma, known for her dance videos, recently featured in a music video about toxic relationships, which some fans linked to her personal life. The Bombay High Court’s decision has not only cleared the way for Chahal’s IPL 2025 season but also closed a chapter for the couple, who are now ready to start new.
