Indian High Courts Rule on Divorce and Alimony in Cases Involving Cruelty and Desertion

Three recent Indian High Court rulings addressed divorce and alimony disputes involving allegations of cruelty, desertion, and mental cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. The Madhya Pradesh High Court dissolved a 14-year marriage citing the wife's repeated desertion and awarded Rs 25 lakh alimony. A Mumbai family court granted divorce after 30 years, citing the wife's sustained cruelty. Telangana High Court confirmed a 28-year marriage dissolution and increased alimony to Rs 30 lakh, considering the wife's caregiving role and prior insufficient payment.