Dr Munazzah Fatima v. Dr. Abdullah
Case brief
What is this about?
Husband sought divorce from his wife before the Family Court at Kalaburagi alleging cruelty and desertion. The Family Court dismissed the petition. On appeal, the High Court found the respondent's conduct amounted to cruelty and set aside the dismissal, dissolving the marriage.
What did the court decide?
Order of the Family Court set aside; marriage dissolved under Section 13(1)(ia) Hindu Marriage Act; claim for costs/maintenance rejected.