‘Wives Are Not Deemed Maids’ Divorce Decree Based on Domestic Disputes Cancelled: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has set aside a Family Court judgment that had granted divorce to a husband on allegations that his wife could not cook properly, refused to perform household work, and frequently argued with family members. The High Court held that such issues were part of ordinary marital life and did not amount to mental cruelty under matrimonial law. The Court further restored the wife’s maintenance claim and…