
|Jharkhand High Court
Section 13(1)(i-a)(i-b) Hindu Marriage Act | Cruelty & Desertion Must Be Proven with Cogent Evidence, Not Mere Allegations : Jharkhand HC
Jharkhand High Court reaffirms that divorce under Section 13(1)(i-a)(i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act requires strict proof of cruelty or desertion, dismissing appeals based on unsubstantiated claims. The ruling underscores the high evidentiary burden in matrimonial disputes, impacting divorce litigation strategy for Hindu couples.