Yamanaji H. Jadhav vs Nirmala

The Supreme Court held that the divorce deed dated 26th June 1982 was obtained by coercion and undue influence, thus rendering it void under Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. The Court emphasized that the High Court's reversal of the trial court's findings was justified as the evidence supported the plaintiff's claims of coercion. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decree for cancellation of the divorce deed and directed the filing of a complaint against the defendant for his actions.