Adulterer need not be heard by court while deciding divorce petition: Delhi High Court

In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court held that a court deciding a divorce petition does not need to hear the adulterer if the petitioner has made a prima facie case of adultery. This decision simplifies the legal process for divorce based on adultery, as the focus shifts to the petitioner’s claims rather than the adulterer’s defense. The court emphasized that once the petitioner provides sufficient evidence to establish the grounds for divorce, further involvement of the adulterer in the proceedings is not mandatory. This approach aims to streamline divorce cases and reduce unnecessary delays.