Desertion Requires Clear Intention, Mere Separation Not Enough To Justify Divorce Appeal: Jharkhand High Court

In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has clarified that desertion as a ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, cannot be established merely by showing physical separation. The Court emphasized that there must also be clear evidence of intent to permanently sever the marital relationship. This judgment was delivered in F.A. No. 172 of 2024, filed by one Arun Kumar challenging the dismissal of his divorce…