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Jharkhand HC: Mental Disorder Not Sole Ground for Divorce Under Hindu Marriage Act
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 12:37 PM
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The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that a mental disorder alone cannot be the sole ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, requiring additional factors such as irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that a mental disorder alone cannot serve as a sole ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. The court emphasized that the Act requires a broader set of circumstances, including irretrievable breakdown of marriage, before a divorce can be granted.
The decision clarifies that mental health issues must be considered alongside other factors, such as cruelty or desertion, when assessing the validity of a divorce petition. The ruling is expected to influence how courts across India evaluate cases involving mental health. Legal experts note that the judgment underscores the need for a holistic approach to marital dissolution under the Act.
The decision clarifies that mental health issues must be considered alongside other factors, such as cruelty or desertion, when assessing the validity of a divorce petition. The ruling is expected to influence how courts across India evaluate cases involving mental health. Legal experts note that the judgment underscores the need for a holistic approach to marital dissolution under the Act.