ASHOK KUMAR JAIN vs SUMATI JAIN

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's decision affirming the Family Court's dismissal of the appellant's petition for divorce under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Court found that the appellant failed to establish the grounds of cruelty and desertion as claimed, noting that the respondent's allegations of the appellant's prior marriage and dowry demands were significant. The Court emphasized the need for clear evidence in divorce proceedings, ultimately ruling against the appellant's appeal.