MP High Court Dismisses Woman’s Appeal Against Divorce Over Vulgar Chats
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently upheld a family court’s decision to grant divorce to a man on the grounds of mental cruelty. The court dismissed the woman’s appeal, citing her indecent mobile conversations with other men.
Case Background
The couple married in 2018, with the husband being partially deaf—a fact disclosed to the wife before marriage. However, issues arose shortly after the wedding. The husband alleged that his wife misbehaved with his mother and left the marital home just one and a half months after the marriage.
Further, the husband accused his wife of engaging in vulgar chats with her former lovers via WhatsApp. He presented printouts of these conversations in court. In response, the wife denied any inappropriate relationship and claimed that her husband had hacked her phone and manipulated messages to frame her. She also accused him of physically assaulting her and demanding a dowry of ₹25 lakh.
Court Observations
The court noted that the woman’s father, a seasoned lawyer, admitted that his daughter often chatted with male friends. Despite serious allegations, there were no counter-complaints or FIRs filed by the woman against her husband for domestic violence or privacy violations.
The court emphasized that married individuals must maintain dignity in their interactions, especially with the opposite gender. “No husband would tolerate vulgar chats by his wife with other men. Such behavior constitutes mental cruelty,” the court remarked.
Final Verdict
The court concluded that the husband had provided sufficient evidence of mental cruelty. It affirmed the family court’s decision, stating, “The respondent has certainly made out the case by way of evidence that the appellant committed mental cruelty upon him.”
Thus, the woman’s appeal was dismissed, confirming the divorce.
Key Takeaways
- Vulgar chatting with other men post-marriage can be grounds for divorce.
- Evidence plays a crucial role in court decisions on mental cruelty.
- The court highlighted the importance of maintaining dignity in marital relationships.
This verdict underscores the significance of respectful communication in marriage and the legal repercussions of neglecting it.
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