Divorce petition
The Supreme Court ruled that a marriage certificate is not proof of a valid Hindu marriage if the necessary rituals, like saptapadi, have not been performed. The court declared the marriage null and void.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a man can seek divorce on grounds of mental cruelty if his wife unjustly forces him to live apart from his parents, a practice rooted in Indian culture.
The Madras High Court reversed a Family Court decision requiring a wife to pay interim maintenance to her husband, ruling that the husband was capable of earning a livelihood.
The Calcutta High Court recently affirmed that a man can seek a divorce if his wife forces him to live apart from his parents without valid reasons. This ruling sheds light on marital disputes and the importance of family values in Indian culture.
