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.