Modern Legal System Doesn't Allow Claiming Damages For Adultery, Rejects Notion Of 'Owning' Spouse's Loyalty: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that there is no legal provision for awarding damages for the act of adultery. The judgment came in response to a petition seeking compensation for damages caused by adultery. The Court clarified that while adultery can be a ground for divorce under personal laws, it does not automatically entitle the aggrieved party to seek monetary compensation. The ruling reinforced the need to distinguish between personal and legal consequences, affirming that legal systems should not intervene in matters that are personal to individuals unless specifically prescribed by law.