Divorce

Welcome to the “Divorce” category, your go-to resource for information, guidance, and updates on divorce in the context of Indian law. In addition to practical advice and articles, we also share landmark judgments that have shaped divorce laws in India. These case studies provide valuable precedents and interpretations, offering a deeper understanding of the legal principles involved in divorce proceedings.

Delhi High Court Grants Divorce Due to Mental Cruelty

Delhi High Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Mental Cruelty

Delhi High Court Grants Divorce Due to Mental Cruelty In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court granted a divorce to a couple who had been living separately for over a decade. The case revolved around the dissolution of marriage under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which deals with divorce on the […]

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Kerala High Court Denies Divorce Petition Citing Lack of Evidence of Cruelty

Kerala High Court Denies Divorce Petition Citing Lack of Evidence of Cruelty

Kerala High Court Denies Divorce Petition Citing Lack of Evidence of Cruelty The Kerala High Court at Ernakulam, presided by Justices Anil K. Narendran and G. Girish, recently delivered a judgment on Mat.Appeal No.129 of 2016, dismissing a divorce petition filed by a husband against his wife. The husband sought dissolution of marriage on grounds

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Gold Ornaments Dispute in Divorce Case

Court Rules on Gold Ornaments Dispute in Divorce Case

High Court Dismisses Petition Over Gold Ornaments in Divorce Case In a recent judgment by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, a dispute over gold ornaments in a divorce case was addressed. The case involved a petitioner who sought the return of gold ornaments, money, and maintenance from her husband. The couple was married

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High Court on Paramours in Divorce Proceedings

High Court Upholds Family Court’s Decision to Exclude Paramours from Divorce Proceedings

Context and Appeal On May 14, 2024, the High Court of Delhi reviewed an appeal (MAT.APP.(F.C.) 138/2024) concerning a Family Court judgment dated March 28, 2024. The appellant challenged the Family Court’s decision to remove an individual, identified as respondent no.3, from the list of parties involved in the divorce proceedings. This decision was made

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Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage Over Violated Settlement

Supreme Court of India Orders Divorce After Settlement Agreement Violated

Settlement Terms and Disagreement The Supreme Court of India has dissolved the marriage between a petitioner-wife and respondent-husband after the wife violated a settlement agreement. The wife had initially filed a petition to transfer a case under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, from Varanasi, U.P., to Pune, Maharashtra. This case, Matrimonial Case

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Court Grants Divorce in Marriage Dispute

Court Grants Divorce in Marriage Dispute

A Delhi court grants divorce in a case where a husband sought separation due to alleged cruelty by his wife. Here’s a breakdown: Background: The husband filed for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, citing cruelty. The marriage, arranged through a marriage bureau, lasted briefly, with the couple facing irreconcilable differences. Legal

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Divorce Granted in Chhattisgarh High Court Husband's Appeal Upheld

Divorce Granted in Chhattisgarh High Court: Husband’s Appeal Upheld

Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Divorce: Husband’s Appeal Succeeds In a recent judgment by the Chhattisgarh High Court, a husband’s appeal for divorce has been upheld, marking the end of a long legal battle between the spouses. The case, originally heard in the Additional Principal Family Court, involved two appeals against a common judgment. Background and

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Supreme Court Grants Divorce

Supreme Court Grants Divorce: Analysis of Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage

Supreme Court Grants Divorce: Understanding Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India granted divorce to Jatinder Kumar Sapra and Anupama Sapra, marking the end of their marital union. Let’s delve into the key aspects of this landmark decision. Background and Legal Basis The case stemmed from an appeal challenging

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Kerala High Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Desertion

Kerala High Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Desertion

News Summary: The Kerala High Court recently ruled on Matrimonial Appeal No. 798 of 2020, granting divorce on grounds of desertion. Here’s a simplified breakdown: Background: The appeal was filed by Haridas, the petitioner/husband, challenging the Family Court’s dismissal of his divorce petition citing cruelty and desertion by his wife, Smitha Haridas. Despite notice, Smitha

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Chhattisgarh High Court Sends Divorce Case Back for Reevaluation

Chhattisgarh High Court Remands Divorce Case for Fresh Consideration

Chhattisgarh High Court Sends Divorce Case Back for Reevaluation In a recent ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court remanded a contentious divorce case for reconsideration by the Family Court. The case involved Raghavendra Soni and Smt. Leena Soni, who had filed appeals challenging aspects of the original judgment. Background and Appeals The dispute arose from a

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