Prakashchandra Joshi vs Kuntal Prakashchandra Joshi @ Kuntal ...

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the High Court's dismissal of a divorce petition under Section 13(1)(a) and Section 13(1)(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, citing grounds of cruelty and desertion. The Court held that mere separation does not constitute grounds for divorce unless it is established that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, which was not proven in this case. The appeal was dismissed as the appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient grounds for divorce, affirming the lower court's decision.