M.Sabapathy v. S.Suseela
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal against dismissal of petition for divorce by husband alleging cruelty and separation by wife due to political activities. High Court found irretrievable breakdown and allowed appeal, dissolving marriage.
What did the court decide?
The appeal allowed; the order dated 21.10.2019 in HMOP No.78 of 2018 set aside; union dissolved by decree of divorce.
What the court decided
C.M.A(MD)No.134 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
Reserved on : 07.08.2025
Pronounced on : 25 .09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA
AND
THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA
C.M.A(MD)No.134 of 2020
M.Sabapathy
... Appellant/Petitioner
Vs.
S.Suseela ...Respondent / Respondent
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the husband was entitled to decree of divorce on ground of cruelty and separation?
Whether the long period of separation without intention for reunion warrants dissolution of marriage?
Whether the inconsistent allegations made by the wife justify setting aside the trial court's dismissal of the divorce petition?
Parties & counsel
- appellant
M.Sabapathy
- respondent
S.Suseela
Coram
A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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