MANISHA TYAGI vs DEEPAK KUMAR

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant a decree of divorce under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, emphasizing that the husband's allegations of cruelty were substantiated by evidence, including the wife's erratic behavior and threats made against him and his family. The Court clarified that the standard of proof for cruelty is not limited to physical harm but includes mental and emotional distress caused by the spouse's conduct. The appeal by the wife was dismissed, affirming the divorce decree granted to the husband.