Cruelty

New Delhi, December 14, 2023 — In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court, in MAT.APP.(F.C.) 155/2023, granted divorce on the grounds of cruelty and desertion under the provisions of Section 13(1)(ia) & (ib) of the Act, 1955. The appellant, represented by advocates Aseem Bhardwaj, Rajnish Mann, and Aayush Gupta, sought to set aside the […]

New Delhi, August 8th, 2023 – In a recent divorce ruling favoring the wife, the ruling has highlighted the intricacies of divorce law as the Hon’ble Delhi High Court set a precedent by setting aside a divorce judgment on the grounds of the husband’s failure to plead mental cruelty emanating from unfounded accusations. This landmark

In this blog, we discuss a significant High Court judgment concerning a matrimonial appeal on the refusal of mutual divorce in a failed marriage. The case revolves around the grounds of cruelty and desertion, leading to the grant of divorce by the Family Court. The appellant, Dr. Sheeba Alex, contests the decree of divorce obtained

In a significant ruling by the High Court of Kerala delivered on 6th July, 2023, the concept of “irretrievable breakdown of marriage” under the Hindu Marriage Act was brought to light. The case involves the petitioner, Keerthi Aravind, seeking dissolution of her marriage with Anilkumar. This blog explores the background of the case, the Family

The dissolution of a marriage through divorce can be a complex and emotionally charged process. In recent times, the legal concept of “condonation in divorce” has come into focus in a notable case, Nidhi Jain vs Ankit Jain. This case explores the significance of condonation as it pertains to acts of cruelty and the implications

In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court delivered a landmark judgement in favor of the wife, Priya Sharma, in FAM No. 300 of 2018. The judgement, delivered on 13th July 2023, set aside the lower court’s decree of divorce sought by the husband, Sanjit Sharma, under Section 13(1)(1-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

In a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court (Bindu Vs. Kuldeep), the failure to cross examine emerged as a pivotal factor in a divorce case based on cruelty. This blog post provides an in-depth analysis of the case, emphasizing the consequences of not challenging the opposing party’s testimony through cross examination and its significance

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court delivered a landmark judgment on cruelty, granting a decree of divorce in the case of Vandana Singh vs. Satish Kumar. The judgment, passed on January 3, 2022, underlines the importance of examining the impact of prolonged separation and the conduct of the parties in determining the existence

In a significant judgment by the Delhi High Court, the issue of false allegations made by a wife has been addressed. The case, W.P.(C.) No. MAT.APP.(F.C.) 111/2019, involved a dispute between Jyoti Yadav (the appellant) and Neeraj Yadav (the respondent). The appellant had lodged multiple complaints and made serious accusations against the respondent and his