Marriage Dissolved Using ‘Doctrine of Frustration’, Family Court’s Void Ruling Overturned: Patna High Court
The dispute arose between Manoj Kumar @ Munna and his wife Nita Bharti, who were married in October 2007 under the Special Marriage Act before a Marriage Officer in Begusarai. Soon after marriage, the wife alleged harassment, including abuse, caste-based humiliation, and dowry demands, and filed for divorce under Section 27 of the Special Marriage Act, seeking dissolution of marriage and permanent alimony. Family Court Decision In 2018, the Family…
