The Delhi High Court has ruled that making false and fabricated complaints against a spouse amounts to mental cruelty and is a valid ground for divorce. The court found that the wife’s behavior, including false allegations and abandonment, caused deep emotional harm.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a husband constantly comparing his wife to other women and insulting her for not meeting his expectations is mental cruelty and valid reason for divorce.
The Madras High Court has granted a man divorce on the grounds of cruelty, ruling that forcing a spouse to live beyond their means and inviting debt is a form of mental cruelty. This decision overturns a previous family court ruling.
