"Quarrel" Involves Both Parties, Cannot Be A Reason To Grant Divorce On Grounds Of Cruelty: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court ruled that a quarrel between both parties cannot serve as a valid ground for granting a divorce on the grounds of cruelty. In this case, a husband sought divorce claiming that his wife’s actions caused him mental cruelty. The Court observed that marital discord, though unfortunate, is not enough to establish cruelty unless there is clear evidence of intentional harm. The Court emphasized that both spouses must contribute to resolving disputes amicably, and marital friction alone cannot justify divorce under the cruelty provision. This ruling ensures that the legal grounds for divorce are rooted in substantial and specific evidence of harm or misconduct.