Forcing Spouse To Continue Broken Marriage, Denying Separation Perpetuates Mental Agony And Constitutes 'Cruelty': Kerala High Court

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has dissolved a marriage that had been in turmoil for several years, invoking Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act. The case involved John Doe, the appellant, and Jane Doe, the respondent, whose marriage had deteriorated beyond repair. Marriage Dissolution under Section 13 The court's decision was anchored on the concept of "irretrievable breakdown of marriage," a doctrine recognized under Section 13…