Jharkhand HC: Accusing Wife Of Affair For Speaking To Man Reflects Gender Stereotypes, Amounts To Cruelty
The Jharkhand High Court upheld the dismissal of a husband's divorce petition, ruling that allegations...
Nov 9, 2026·3 min
mental cruelty — Legal Updates & Case Law
Explore 4 published judgments, orders, and legal explainers covering mental cruelty across the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
Separate Living Arrangements Not Per Se Cruelty, Says Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has clarified that mere physical separation of spouses within the same...
Aug 26, 2026·3 min
Accusing Your Spouse Without Proof? Karnataka High Court Says False Allegations Of Extra-Marital Affairs Amount To Mental Cruelty
Karnataka High Court rules that making unproven allegations of extra-marital affairs or illicit relationships...
May 8, 2026·4 min
Is Husband’s Financial Dominance Cruelty? Supreme Court Says No
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court held that a husband’s dominance over household finances...
Dec 22, 2025·5 min