Court Grants Divorce Based on Mental Cruelty and Conviction Under Hindu Marriage Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Gwalior, May 14, 2024: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior has granted a divorce to Smt. Deepa Tomar on the grounds of mental cruelty and desertion under Section 13 (1) of the Hindu Marriage Act. The court's decision overturned the earlier judgment by the Principal Judge of the Family Court, Gwalior, which had dismissed her petition for divorce. Case Background The marriage between XYZ…