Yes, a party to divorce can withdraw the petition during the time period of 6 months or time given to the parties between the passing of the first and second motion. The party willing to withdraw the petition must file an application to the court stating reasons for the withdrawal of the divorce petition. If the other party still wishes to seek a divorce, the party can file a contested divorce on various grounds such as cruelty, desertion, sexual intercourse with another person, bigamy, unsoundness of mind, etc.