Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma's Divorce Case Finally Reaches Finality-Court Approves Alimony and Waives Cooling-Off Period

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his estranged spouse, choreographer Dhanashree Verma, have finally achieved a final stage in their highly publicized divorce case. The Bombay High Court has waived the six-month cooling-off period, which is compulsory, so that the divorce case of the couple can be settled at a quicker rate. This comes after Chahal's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 activities, where he will be representing the Punjab Kings. In the amicable settlement, Chahal has agreed to give Dhanashree Verma Rs 4.75 crore as alimony.

Bombay High Court's Judgment and Fast-Track Divorce Proceedings

The Bombay High Court, headed by Justice Madhav Jamdar, overturned a previous order by the Family Court, which had previously refused to waive the statutory cooling-off period. The six-month duration is generally provided under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act so that the couples have an opportunity to reconsider and determine if there are any possibilities for reconciliation. But since Chahal and Dhanashree had already been separated since June 2022, the court did not find any reason to impose the cooling-off period.

The couple had moved a divorce petition in the Bandra Family Court in February 2025 and had also moved an application for waiving off the cooling period. The main reason they gave for such urgency was the working calendar of Chahal in the IPL, which begins from March 22. The High Court, therefore, directed the Family Court to dispose of their case of divorce with a final order by March 20, so that the case would not encroach upon the sporting commitments of Chahal.

Alimony Settlement and Court's Observations

Financial settlement was the highlighted aspect of the divorce. As per the deal, Yuzvendra Chahal committed to paying Dhanashree Verma lifetime alimony of Rs 4.75 crore. But this was one which landed him in trouble when it was discovered that Chahal had paid only half of that so far. Up until February 20, he had paid only Rs 2.37 crore and 55 thousand less than what he had committed.

The Family Court had also, earlier, utilized the partial non-compliance as the basis of rejection for the waiver of the cooling period, again stressing the importance of full compliance with the conditions of mutual consent prior to approval for the divorce. This was again stressed in a report submitted by the family counselor, highlighting that complete settlement of financial matters was important before pursuing the case further.

Although the waiver had initially been turned down, the Bombay High Court was divided in judgment on March 19. The court considered that the couple had been apart for over two and a half years, far longer than the six-month waiting period required. As the couple had been apart for long and had agreed to divorce, the court believed that enforcing the cooling-off period would not be of any actual use.

Moreover, Chahal made sure he would pay his dues promptly, thus enabling the court to revisit the earlier order and eradicate the cooling-off period. The Family Court was thus ordered to make the divorce a reality by or on March 20, a ruling which would end the marriage well before Chahal's return to the IPL.

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma tied the knot in December 2020 and grabbed the spotlight through their social media interactions and couple outings. However, by June 2022, marital issues were visible as they started living apart. Although neither of them publicly disclosed the breakup due to the reasons of the same, their final choice of divorcing in early 2025 decided the fate of their marriage.

The case also implies the way in which Indian divorce law, or Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, attempts to offer a couple some chance of being reunited before divorcing one another. But in such a case as the case here—where the couple has been apart for some considerable amount of time—the judicial system does grant exceptions, being pragmatic rather than strictly adhering to legislative requirements.

Influence of Divorce on Chahal's Professional Life

Now that the court case is drawing to a close, Yuzvendra Chahal is finally able to focus on his professional life without any distractions. With his background of bowling spinning, Chahal has also been a game-changer for Indian cricket and will also be an extremely valuable asset of the Punjab Kings team of IPL 2025. Through leading the fast track of the court's divorce, he has the chance to keep his attention to his professional tasks without lengthy judicial issues. Conclusion

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma's split-up brings to the fore the complexities of celebrity splits, where legal, economic, and professional issues get meshed. The Bombay High Court, in exempting them from the cooling-off period, has facilitated a quick resolution of their marriage case, considering their extended separation and Chahal's professional obligations.

Looking ahead, the case serves to remind us that Indian judicial decisions are headed their way, as judges increasingly take into consideration the individual needs of couples rather than strictly adhering to the law with no degree of flexibility. With the monetary arrangement agreed on and the legal obstacles lifted, Chahal and Dhanashree are now both able to go on in fresh directions in life.