Adulterer need not be heard by court while deciding divorce petition: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision on July 16, 2024, the High Court of Delhi upheld a Family Court's ruling regarding a contentious divorce case under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case, involving intricate issues of cruelty, adultery, and desertion, highlights significant interpretations of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and the procedural aspects under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Case Background The appellant, a woman,…