The Supreme Court held that persistent refusal of sexual relations without reasonable cause constitutes mental cruelty and can be a valid ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. Upholding a Rajasthan High Court judgment, the Court dismissed a wife’s appeal challenging the dissolution of marriage.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that engaging in sexual relations with a woman under fear or misconception constitutes rape. A petition to quash criminal proceedings for alleged rape under false marriage promises was dismissed, citing initial deceit and threats. The court found no reason to quash the proceedings and dismissed the application.
