Yes, a husband can refuse a mutual consent divorce if he does not agree to end the marriage. Mutual divorce requires the voluntary consent of both spouses, and one spouse cannot force the other to give consent.
Key points:
- For a mutual consent divorce, both husband and wife must agree and jointly file the divorce petition.
- If the husband refuses to give consent, the wife cannot obtain a mutual divorce without his agreement.
- The wife may consider filing for a contested divorce on valid legal grounds available under the applicable law.
- The court will then examine the reasons, evidence, and circumstances before making a decision.
- Both spouses have the right to present their side during legal proceedings.
