LALIT KISHORE vs MEERU SHARMA

The Supreme Court held that the Family Court has the inherent power under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure to order a medical examination of a party in matrimonial proceedings, despite the absence of an express provision in the Hindu Marriage Act. The Court emphasized that such an examination could aid in ascertaining the truth regarding a party's mental condition, which is essential for justice in matrimonial disputes. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and allowed the husband's application for his wife's medical examination.