Hindu Marriage Act, 1955–Sec. 13–Decree of divorce on the ground of mental cruelty–Reversed by High Court–Justification–Respondent-wife made several defamatory complaints to the appellant’s superiors in the Army–Court of inquiry was held against the appellant and his career progress was affected–She also made the complaints before the other authorities–When the reputation of the spouse is sullied amongst his colleagues, superiors and the society at large, it would be difficult to expect condonation of such conduct by the affected party–Held, High Court was in error in describing the broken relationship as normal wear and tear of middle class married life.
