Munish Kakkar vs Nidhi Kakkar

The Supreme Court ruled on a divorce petition filed under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, citing that the prolonged separation and lack of cohabitation constituted mental cruelty. The Court held that the appellant's reasonable apprehension for his safety and the respondent's lack of interest in residing in India were valid grounds for divorce. The judgment emphasized the importance of mutual consent and cohabitation in marriage, ultimately granting the divorce to the appellant.