Understand mental and physical cruelty under HMA, key examples, Supreme Court views, and how cruelty becomes a ground for divorce.

What Is Cruelty for Divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act?

Delhi Law Academy Criminal Law

What Is Cruelty for Divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act? “Cruelty” is one of the most common grounds for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. But many people are confused about what actually qualifies as cruelty in the eyes of Indian courts. Is it only physical violence? Does emotional abuse count? What about insults, threats, or controlling behaviour? The …