Divorce Law

When Marriage Becomes Cruelty βš–οΈ


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πŸ›οΈ The Marriage Law Revolution You Need to Know About

🌟 What if the same behavior could be considered cruelty for one spouse but not the other? This episode explores how Indian courts are completely rethinking what 'cruelty' means in divorce cases - especially when gender comes into play!

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” Why cruelty has no fixed definition - it depends entirely on who you are and your circumstances
  • βš–οΈ How social and economic background now influences court decisions in divorce cases
  • 🎯 Why small, everyday incidents can add up to legal cruelty - the 'cumulative impact' principle
  • 🌟 How the burden of proof works differently in family court vs. criminal court

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž Smt. Roopa Soni vs. Kamal Narayan Soni - The Supreme Court case that changed everything about defining cruelty
  • ⭐ CMA Dino 724 of 2021 - How courts now consider the social stigma women face in divorce

πŸ”₯ Key Legal Insights:

  • πŸ“š Section 13(1)(a) of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - decoded in simple terms
  • ⚑ 'Preponderance of probability' vs. 'beyond reasonable doubt' - what this means for you
  • 🎭 From fault-based to contextual approach - the liberal shift in Indian family law

πŸŽ™οΈ This isn't just legal theory - it's about real people getting fair treatment in our courts. Listen to understand how justice is becoming more human, one case at a time!

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Divorce LawBy Sharad Bansal