The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled that a spouse’s prolonged refusal of sexual relations, without valid reason or physical incapacity, can be considered mental cruelty and grounds for divorce. This judgment emphasizes the significance of marital intimacy and aligns with previous Supreme Court decisions, recognizing the mental anguish caused by its denial.
Chhattisgarh High Court: Excessive Drinking by Husband Amounts to Mental Cruelty to Wife and Family The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a recent judgment, has ruled that a husband’s excessive drinking habit, which leads to the deterioration of the family’s condition, constitutes mental cruelty towards the wife and the entire family, including children. The bench, comprising […]
