Wife's ₹2 Crore Divorce Demand

In a significant ruling, it has been established that a wife's refusal to cohabitation and demanding an exorbitant amount for divorce can be considered as mental cruelty. The demand of ₹2 crores by the wife to give her consent for the divorce has been deemed as a form of mental harassment. This ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications in similar cases. The court's decision is based on the premise that such demands can cause significant emotional distress to the husband. The ruling highlights the importance of considering the emotional well-being of both parties in a marriage.