Burden of Proving Spouse's Insanity Lies with the Party Seeking Divorce on Such Grounds: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on 30.8.2024, the Allahabad High Court dismissed an appeal filed under Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The appeal, numbered 455 of 2013, was brought forth by Shiv Sagar against Smt. Poonam Devi. The appeal contested the dismissal of a divorce petition that sought dissolution of marriage on the grounds of insanity and cruelty. Case Background The marriage between Shiv Sagar and Smt.…