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Falsely portraying husband as womanizer extreme cruelty by wife
This judgment reflects the court’s stance on protecting individuals from defamation and undue public humiliation within marriages, leading to an upheld divorce.
Case Facts:
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce granted to a man on the grounds of cruelty, with the wife publicly humiliating him and accusing him of being a "womanizer" in his workplace. This behavior was deemed as extreme cruelty by the court. The couple had been married for six years, during which the wife harassed the husband and damaged his reputation in front of colleagues and guests.
Legal Points Considered:
1. Cruelty: The court emphasized that unsubstantiated and defamatory allegations, particularly when made publicly, constitute extreme cruelty. Publicly tarnishing a spouse’s reputation violates trust, which is a key pillar of marriage.
2. Impact on Reputation: The court highlighted that spouses are expected to protect each other's image, especially in public settings. Accusing the husband of infidelity and harassing his female colleagues crossed the line into mental cruelty.
3. Child Alienation: The wife’s act of alienating their child from the father was seen as further evidence of cruelty, adding to the mental agony suffered by the husband.
4. Mental Trauma: The husband's mental health was severely impacted, leading him to contemplate suicide at times due to the prolonged harassment and public defamation.