Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court
Section 13(1)(iii) HMA | No Compulsory Psychiatric Exam Without Prima Facie Evidence of Mental Disorder : Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has ruled that courts cannot order psychiatric examinations in divorce proceedings under Section 13(1)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act unless there is prima facie material indicating mental unsoundness. This reinforces personal liberty in matrimonial disputes and prevents speculative medical intrusion based on unsubstantiated allegations.