Misrepresentation of Marital History Amounts to Suppression of Facts, Makes Subsequent Marriage Voidable: Delhi High Court

In a significant ruling under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Delhi High Court has held that misrepresenting or concealing one’s previous marital history is not a minor issue, but a substantial suppression of fact that directly affects the foundation of marital consent. The Court emphasized that such concealment goes to the core of free and informed consent required for a valid marriage, making it voidable under Section 12(1)(c) of…