Repeated Allegations of Infidelity Against Spouse Without Proof and Damage to Reputation Constitute Cruelty: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently delivered an important judgment on cruelty within marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, focusing on how reckless and unproven accusations of adultery against a spouse can amount to extreme cruelty. The Court emphasized that marriage must be based on trust and respect, and damaging a spouse's reputation without evidence is a serious form of matrimonial cruelty. This judgment arose from a divorce dispute where the…