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Supreme Court of India · 2026-04-10

Mamta Devi vs Sanjay Kumar

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Mamta Devi
Respondent
Sanjay Kumar
Author
Vikram Nath
Bench
Vikram Nath

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the Family Court's order granting divorce, affirming the High Court's decision. The case involved allegations of cruelty and harassment, including dowry demands, leading to separation. The courts below found sufficient grounds for divorce based on the evidence presented. The Supreme Court upheld these findings, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the sanctity of marriage while recognizing grounds for divorce in cases of cruelty.

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