Mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) HMA is assessed from the matrimonial relationship as a whole; there is no rigid checklist, and allegations must be proved through admissible evidence, context and conduct rather than labels.
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Mental cruelty in divorce cases means conduct by one spouse that causes such mental pain, humiliation, emotional suffering or psychological injury that the other spouse cannot reasonably be expected to continue the marriage. Under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, cruelty is a ground for divorce. Mental cruelty may include false criminal complaints,...
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