Spouse Can't Be Directed to Pay Permanent Alimony Under Section 25 HMA Without an Application: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The case revolves around a divorce petition filed under Section 13(1)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, by Rajesh Kumar Sharma, who sought a decree of divorce from his wife Neha Sharma on the grounds of cruelty. The petitioner argued that the respondent, his wife, had treated him in a manner that caused significant mental and emotional distress, which ultimately led to the breakdown of their marriage. This case was…