Mental disorder alone cannot be a ground for divorce, Jharkhand HC rules

The Jharkhand high court ruled mental disorder alone is insufficient for divorce. A spouse must prove the illness prevents reasonable cohabitation. The court dismissed a husband's appeal for divorce based on his wife's alleged mental illness. He failed to provide medical evidence or expert testimony to support his claims. The court upheld the family court's decision refusing to dissolve the marriage.

By TOI LEGAL DESK