Hindu Marriage Act
Delhi High Court Rules: Wife's Pregnancy Cannot Negate Prior Acts of Marital Cruelty in Divorce Case
Nov 25, 2025 07:21 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has granted a divorce to a man, ruling that a wife's pregnancy or temporary reconciliation cannot erase previous acts of cruelty. Overturning a family court decision, Justices Kshetarpal and Bhatnagar determined the marriage had irretrievably broken down due to the wife's repeated humiliation, threats of self-harm, and refusal to cohabitate, which constituted mental cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.
Bombay High Court Rules Repeated Suicide Threats Constitute Marital Cruelty, Grants Divorce
Nov 19, 2025 07:34 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has ruled that persistent suicide threats from a spouse constitute legal grounds for divorce, citing such behavior as cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. In a landmark judgment, the court granted divorce to a husband after more than a decade of separation, ordering a substantial settlement that includes financial compensation and property transfer to the wife.