Mental Illness Allegations Must Be Proven with Medical Evidence: Jharkhand High Court Denies Husband's Plea

The Jharkhand High Court held that allegations of a spouse's mental illness under Section 13(1)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act must be supported by strong, reliable evidence like psychiatric records or continuous treatment history.

A division bench dismissed a husband's divorce plea citing cruelty, desertion, and his wife's mental illness, finding no substantial proof. The Court emphasized that mere allegations are insufficient to dissolve a marriage.

The court also noted the wife's genuine willingness to continue the marriage and her commitment to fulfilling her marital responsibilities with love and care.