Chhattisgarh HC: Wife’s False Allegations of Husband’s Illicit Relationship with Mother Amount to Mental Cruelty
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a wife falsely accusing her husband of having an illicit relationship with his own mother amounts to mental cruelty. The court considered such allegations an attack on the sacred bond between a mother and son and granted the husband a divorce.
Case Background
The case involved a couple married in May 2011. The husband claimed that his wife’s behavior changed after marriage. She frequently abused him and his mother, creating a hostile environment at home.
Seeking relief, the husband filed for divorce in the family court, but his request was initially denied.
Wife’s False Accusations and Court’s Findings
The Chhattisgarh HC reviewed the case and found that:
- The wife left her husband in December 2013.
- She filed a false complaint under Section 498A IPC against her husband and in-laws.
- The husband and his family were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
- In court, the wife admitted that she accused her husband of having an illicit relationship with his mother.
Considering these factors, the court ruled in favor of the husband, stating that such serious allegations cause mental cruelty. The divorce decree was granted.
Maintenance Order
Despite granting the divorce, the court acknowledged the wife’s right to maintenance. The husband was ordered to pay ₹35,000 per month, deducted directly from his salary.
This judgment highlights how false accusations can impact marital relationships and emphasizes legal protection against mental cruelty in marriage.
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