Wife's Inability to Prove Cruelty Does Not Necessarily Mean She Left the Matrimonial Home Without Reason: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has clarified an important legal point regarding maintenance claims under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The court held that if a wife fails to prove allegations of cruelty, it does not automatically mean she left the matrimonial home without valid reason. Each case must be examined on its own evidence, and the absence of proof of cruelty alone does not disentitle her from…
