Divorce Denied Over Unproven Schizophrenia Allegation; Wife’s Right to Resume Matrimonial Life Upheld: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has refused to dissolve a marriage after finding that the husband failed to establish his allegation that his wife was suffering from schizophrenia. The Court ruled that mere allegations regarding mental illness are not sufficient to obtain divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act unless supported by clear and convincing medical evidence. Case Background The matrimonial dispute arose between S. N. and M.…
