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P.B.MUKHARJI, C.N.LAIK, R.N.DUTT
AGNES CECILLIA GOME – Appellant
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LANCELOT ASHLEY GOME – Respondent
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( 1 ) THIS has come up before us exercising jurisdiction over matrimonial causes under Section 17 of the Indian Divorce Act (Act IV of 1869), hereinafter referred to as the Act, for confirmation of a decree nisi passed by the learned Additional District Judge, 24 Parganas, dissolving the marriage.
( 2 ) IT was a wife's petition under Section 10 of the Act. The grounds were adultery with the other aggravated circumstance, viz. , cruelty. The petitioner has two minor children, born out of the wedlock living with her. The learned Judge passed the decree mentioned above and also directed custody of the children to the petitioner. The husband (respondent) was further directed to pay a monthly sum of Rs. 250/- to the wife (petitioner) as alimonv pending the suit.
( 3 ) I have reviewed the entire evidence. All pertinent facts are brought out to prevent the blinding of our eyes. The parties profess Christian religion. They were legally married. They were of Indian domicile at the date o
The standard of proof required in matrimonial offences is the same as that required in criminal offences, i.e., beyond reasonable doubt.
The standard of proof in divorce proceedings requires evidence beyond reasonable doubt to establish grounds for dissolution of marriage under the Divorce Act.
The judgment emphasizes the application of the concept of cruelty in matrimonial disputes, considering mental and physical cruelty and the societal norms and conditions of the parties involved.
The absence of a Section 65B certificate does not invalidate electronic evidence in family law proceedings; personal marital disputes are exempt from conventional evidentiary restrictions.
The appellant must provide credible evidence for claims of cruelty and adultery for a divorce to be granted, as mere allegations without proof do not meet legal standards.
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