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Impotency as a Ground for Nullity - Section 12(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act explicitly recognizes impotency at the time of marriage as a valid ground for annulment or nullity of marriage. Courts have consistently held that if one spouse is impotent and this fact is established, the marriage can be declared null and void. For example, in P.SURESH KUMAR Vs LAKSHMI DEVI - Kerala, the court highlighted that grounds for annulment under Sections 12 and 13 are distinct, with impotency falling under Section 12(1)(a). Similarly, in VINAY KUMAR CHIMANLAL SAHU VS JAYA VINAY KUMAR - Madhya Pradesh, the marriage was dissolved on the ground of impotency under this section.
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Medical Evidence and Proof - Several judgments emphasize the importance of medical evidence to establish impotency. Courts have examined medical reports, expert testimonies, and clinical findings to determine the presence of impotency at the time of marriage (SANU vs SANDEEP Advocate - V A JOHNSON (VARIKKAPPALLIL) ,V A JOHNSON (VARIKKAPPALLIL - Kerala, Geeta Devi VS Harish Kumar @ Purshottam - Madhya Pradesh, Ushman VS Inderjit - Punjab and Haryana). The sufficiency and credibility of such evidence are critical for the court’s decision.
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Nature of Impotency - The courts distinguish between temporary and permanent impotency, with only permanent or incurable impotency justifying nullity. The inability to consummate the marriage due to impotency at the time of marriage is a decisive factor (INDU Vs LATHEESH K.P. - Kerala).
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Legal Interpretation - The courts interpret Section 12(1)(a) broadly to include both physical and mental impotency, provided it is proven that the condition existed at the time of marriage and was not curable (Sou. Pramila Shankar Ghante VS Shankar Vishwanath Ghante - Bombay, P.SURESH KUMAR Vs LAKSHMI DEVI - Kerala).
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Finality and Effect - When proven, impotency leads to the marriage being declared null and void, emphasizing that such grounds are recognized explicitly under the Act and are distinct from other grounds like cruelty or desertion (Pramila Shankar Ghante VS Shankar Vishwanath Ghante - Current Civil Cases, P.SURESH KUMAR Vs LAKSHMI DEVI - Kerala).
Analysis and Conclusion:
Judgments consistently affirm that Section 12(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act provides a clear legal basis for annulment on the ground of impotency, contingent upon proof of the condition at the time of marriage. Medical evidence plays a crucial role in establishing this, and courts tend to favor a strict interpretation that considers the permanence of impotency. When established, the marriage is declared null and void, safeguarding the rights of the aggrieved party.
Search Results for "Judgement on Section 12 of Hindu Marriage Act on the Ground of Impotancy"
2018 Supreme(Online)(KER) 11292 • India - High Court of Kerala
K.HARILAL, A.M.BABU, JJ
Hindu Marriage - Nullity of Marriage - Hindu Marriage Act - Sections 12, 13, 13A - The court ruled that the Family Court erred ... 12; grounds for annulment under Sections 12 and 13 are distinct. ... sought was an annulment under Section 12? ... According to Sec.12 (1) (a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, any #HL_S....
2009 0 Supreme(MP) 789 • India - Madhya Pradesh
KRISHN KUMAR LAHOTI, K.S.CHAUHAN
The marriage was dissolved by a decree of nullity on the ground of impotency under Section 12 (1) (a) of the Hindu Marriage Act. ... Impotency - Hindu Marriage Act - Section 12 (1) (a) - Summary of Acts and Sections: The court discussed Section 12 (1) (a) of ... the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955,....
2018 Supreme(Online)(KER) 51233 • India - High Court of Kerala
C.K. ABDUL REHIM, R. NARAYANA PISHARADI, JJ
Annulment - Marriage - Hindu Marriage Act - Sections 12(1)(a), 13B - The court annulled the marriage on grounds of relative impotency ... Issues: Whether the marriage was voidable under Section 12(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act due to non-consummation attributed ... Final Decision: The appeal is allowed and the marriage is annulled as null a....
2012 0 Supreme(Bom) 1336 • India - Bombay
A.R.JOSHI, A.M.KHANWILKAR
impotency - nullity of marriage - 12(1)(a), 13(1)(ia)(ib) - The judgment and decree of nullity under Section 12 of the Hindu Marriage ... Act on the ground of impotency under Section 12(1)(a), and also the judgment and decree of divorce on the ground of cruelty and ... desertion under Section 13(1)(ia)(ib) of the Hin....
• India - Current Civil Cases
A.M.KHANWILKAR, A.R.JOSHI
(i) Hindu Marriage Act, 1955—Sections 12(1)(a), 13—Petition for nullity of marriage filed by husband on ground of impotency of wife ... a)—Impotency—Impotency is one of the grounds for nullity of marriage in view of Section 12(1)(a) of Act, 1955—However there is a ... (Paras 16, 28 to 31) ... (ii) Hindu Marriage#HL_E....
2017 Supreme(Online)(KER) 37402 • India - High Court of Kerala
A.M.SHAFFIQUE, ANU SIVARAMAN, JJ
Marriage - Nullity - Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Section 12(i)(a), Section 12(i)(c) - The court interpreted Section 12(i)(a) to ... Fact of the Case: The wife challenged the Family Court's nullity judgment under Section 12(i)(a) of the Hindu Marriage ... affirm non-consummation due to impotency as grounds for....
• India - Andhra Pradesh
CHANDRA REDDY, RAMACHANDRA RAO
HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 - SECTION 12(1)(A) - NULLITY OF MARRIAGE - IMPOTENCY - CONSUMMATION OF MARRIAGE - INTERPRETATION OF SECTION ... under Section 12(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. ... Ratio Decidendi: The court held that impotency at the time of marriage is a ground for nullity of marriage under....
1995 0 Supreme(MP) 1070 • India - Madhya Pradesh
TEJ SHANKAR
HINDU MARRIAGE ACT - SECTION 12(1)(A) - NULLITY OF MARRIAGE - IMPOTENCY - MEDICAL EVIDENCE - RE-EXAMINATION OF WITNESS - ADVERSE ... Fact of the Case: The husband filed a petition for annulment of marriage under Section 12(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage ... Whether the marriage should be annulled on the ground of impotency? Ratio Decidendi: 1. .....
1976 0 Supreme(P&H) 84 • India - Punjab and Haryana
M.R.SHARMA, S.S.SANDHAWALIA
NULLITY OF MARRIAGE - IMPOTENCY - HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 - SECTION 12(1)(A) - INTERPRETATION - MEDICAL OPINION - RELEVANCE - ... Fact of the Case: The appellant, Ushman, filed a petition under Section 12 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, seeking ... annulment of her marriage with the respondent, Inderjit, on the ground of his impotency. ... Amendment of #HL_S....
1974 0 Supreme(Del) 171 • India - Delhi
H.L.ANAND
12 of the Hindu Marriage Act seeking annulment of the marriage on the ground of the wife's impotency. ... Hindu Marriage Act - Annulment of Marriage - Section 23 Fact of the Case: The husband filed a petition under Section ... Section 12(1)(a) of the Act. ... The impugned judgment of the learned Addl. District Judge is set as....
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