Spouse Threatening To Commit Suicide And Attempting It Is Cruelty, Grounds To Seek Divorce: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court held that a spouse threatening or attempting suicide constitutes cruelty, providing grounds for divorce. The court recognized the severe emotional distress caused by such actions. It emphasized the impact of these threats on the other spouse's mental well-being. The ruling acknowledges the evolving understanding of cruelty in family law. The court's decision reflects a modern approach to marital discord.