The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding a petition filed by a man accusing his wife of concealing a medical condition before marriage, which he claims amounts to cheating under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Husband’s Allegations
The petitioner alleges that his wife, diagnosed with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)—a condition affecting the appearance of female genitalia—misled him by not disclosing her medical history prior to their marriage in July 2016. He also claims she had an imperforate hymen, preventing consummation of the marriage.
The husband argued that the concealment of these conditions by his wife and her father constituted fraud and deception. He added that she left the matrimonial home shortly after the wedding, and medical evaluations revealed her undisclosed medical condition.
Incident with In-Laws
The husband further accused his father-in-law of forcibly entering his house, verbally abusing him, and threatening him with harm after he refused to allow his wife to return to the matrimonial home.
Legal Proceedings
The petitioner initially filed a complaint, but the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed the case, citing insufficient medical evidence to support the allegations. The High Court noted that no adverse findings were reported against the wife in her medical examinations.
Unhappy with the ruling, the husband approached the Supreme Court, challenging the High Court’s dismissal of his case. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MM Sundresh has issued a notice regarding the petition.
Conclusion
This case highlights the complexities of marital disputes involving medical and legal aspects. The Supreme Court’s decision will determine whether the allegations amount to criminal cheating under the IPC.
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