Mental cruelty in divorce cases refers to conduct by one spouse that causes such mental pain, suffering, fear, humiliation, emotional distress or breakdown of trust that the other spouse cannot reasonably be expected to continue the matrimonial relationship. Under Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, cruelty is a ground for divorce. Mental cruelty...
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Yes. A husband can seek divorce in India on the ground of mental cruelty if false, reckless, scandalous or malicious allegations by the wife make it unreasonable for him to continue the matrimonial relationship. False allegations of adultery, dowry demand, domestic violence, illegitimacy, immoral conduct, criminal behaviour, or abusive complaints to employers, police authorities and...
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