🏛️ When Marriage Disputes Turn Into Legal Battlegrounds

🌟 Picture this: A divorce case isn't just about "we can't live together anymore." One spouse accuses the other of cruelty, adultery, or financial fraud. These aren't just words - they can destroy reputations and futures forever. But here's the million-dollar question: Do Indian courts treat these serious accusations differently than regular civil disputes?

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 The "preponderance of probabilities" rule - why 51% certainty is usually enough in civil cases
• ⚖️ How courts secretly raise the bar when accusations get serious (without changing the official rules)
• 🎯 Why making false allegations can backfire and be considered mental cruelty itself

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 Dr. N.G. Dastane vs. Mrs. S. Dastane - The Supreme Court case that clarified how cruelty accusations must be proven
• ⭐ A. Jayachandra vs. Anil Kaur - Why mental impact matters more than physical evidence
• 🏆 V. Bhagat vs. Mrs. D. Bhagat - How context and circumstances shape every cruelty case

🎙️ This episode reveals the hidden balance courts must strike: protecting genuine victims while preventing false accusations from ruining innocent lives. The stakes couldn't be higher!