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.
The Bombay High Court ruled that making false accusations of being a “womaniser” and “alcoholic” without proof amounts to cruelty, upholding a Pune family court’s decision to dissolve a marriage.
The Karnataka High Court has determined that if one spouse refuses to consent to mutual separation, causing significant mental distress to the other, it can be considered cruelty and justify a divorce. The court emphasized that no spouse should be left to endure such misery.
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce on the grounds of cruelty, noting that constant derogatory and humiliating remarks by a wife towards her husband and his family constitute sufficient cause for dissolution of marriage.
In a tragic incident in Kerala, a young man committed suicide after his wife filed a domestic violence complaint. Following the news, his father also took his own life. This heartbreaking case highlights the severe impact of domestic disputes.
