Entering into a Second Marriage by a Muslim Man Constitutes Cruelty to First Wife: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently ruled that a Muslim man's second marriage while his first marriage is still legally valid constitutes cruelty towards his first wife, ordering the man to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation for the emotional distress caused. The Court emphasized that while Muslim men are permitted to take a second wife, they must bear the consequences of their actions, especially when it leads to significant emotional harm…