Family Courts Cannot ‘Casually’ Order Spouse to Undergo Medical Examination to Ascertain Mental Health: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court delivered an important ruling stating that Family Courts cannot casually direct a spouse to undergo a medical examination to determine mental health. The Court emphasized that such orders must be passed only after proper application of mind and based on sufficient evidence, especially in cases under Section 13(1)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act. Background of the Case The case arose from a matrimonial dispute where the…