The Chhattisgarh High Court strengthens the recognition of male victims of mental cruelty in marital disputes. In circumstances of economic distress, emotional abuse like taunting and humiliation can be as damaging as physical maltreatment. The judgment also reaffirms that desertion requires clear evidence of intent to abandon the marital relationship—with the wife’s letter serving as pivotal proof.

Is dowry a goodwill gift or source of oppression wrapped as a gift to a bride from her family or a way of showing economic status for bride's family?

Case Name : Association for Democratic Reforms & Ors v. Election Commission of India (Public Interest Litigation challenging Bihar SIR...