Couple separated, lived 15 years apart: SC says amounts to cruelty to both
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a marriage lasting only a few months followed by 15 years of separation constitutes mental cruelty, serving as valid grounds for divorce. The court emphasized that maintaining a legal marriage as a mere formality when the relationship has effectively ended is unsustainable.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a significant legal precedent for divorce cases in India, prioritizing the reality of a broken relationship over the technicality of the marital bond.
Couple separated after months of marriage, lived 15 years apart — Supreme Court says this amounts to cruelty to both - The Times of India
The article reports on a judicial decision objectively, focusing on the legal reasoning provided by the court.
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