Wife Living Separately for Employment Constitutes ‘Reasonable Excuse’ under Section 9 of Hindu Marriage Act; Husband’s Appeal Rejected: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has held that the orthodox concept of a wife, who is expected to subordinate her life and career to the wishes of her husband, has undergone a revolutionary change. The Court ruled that a married woman has a right to stand financially independent, pursue her profession, and contribute to society, and that such independence cannot be treated as a ground to compel her to cohabit against…