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Karnataka High Court: Withholding Consent for Mutual Divorce Can Be Cruelty

Shruti Mahapatra3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

The Karnataka High Court ruled that refusing to consent for mutual divorce, when a marriage has failed due to incompatibility, can be considered cruelty. The court emphasized that such refusal causes mental agony and justifies granting a divorce.

Kerala High Court Rules Comparing Wife to Others as Cruelty Grounds for Divorce

Shruti Mahapatra6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a husband’s constant comparison of his wife to other women amounts to cruelty and is valid grounds for divorce. The court emphasized that such behavior causes mental suffering that no wife should endure.