There are different divorce laws in India for different religion- Hindus ( including Sikh, Jain, Budh) are governed by Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Christians are governed by Indian Divorce Act, 1869 & The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872; Muslims are governed by Islamic divorce laws, the Dissolution of Marriage Act, 1939 & The Muslim Women(Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986; Parsis are governed by The Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act, 1936. The secular divorce law in India is called the Special Marriage Act, 1954. To file a divorce case in India, it is important to consult the best legal expert who can guide you throughout the divorce proceedings. Find the best divorce attorneys in India with Legistify to get legal advice online and to file or defend a divorce case, maintenance petition, child custody battle, Section 498A case, domestic violence complaint, dowry harassment case, restitution of conjugal rights, and other matrimonial disputes.