In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has held that one cannot seek divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 on the ground that their spouse is suffering from epilepsy.
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently observed that if a husband indulges in excessive drinking of alcohol instead of discharging his duties, it would amount to mental cruelty to his wife and family.
The High Court noted that the husband had deserted the wife within five months of their marriage and that he didn't make any effort to bring her back, while the wife was ready to cohabit.
The Madras High Court recently held that suspecting the character of the husband, visiting his office and creating a scene and then filing a complaint against him without submitting any evidence would amount to cruelty.
The Supreme Court stayed a judgment of the Kerala High Court which granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty after the wife refused to get treatment for an alleged mental illness.