Prolonged Separation From Spouse Without Cause Itself Cruelty U/S 13(1)(ia) Hindu Marriage Act: Allahabad High Court

In a significant ruling, the Family Court has granted divorce to Madhukar and Radhika, a couple entangled in a legal battle under the Hindu Marriage Act. The case, labeled as Madhukar vs. Radhika, involved an appeal challenging the judgment and order dated 21.1.2017 passed by the Principal Judge, Family Court, Meerut in Divorce Petition No. 643 of 2013. Background: The marriage between Madhukar (respondent-husband) and Radhika (appellant-wife) was solemnized on…