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Desertion as a Ground for Divorce - Desertion is recognized as a valid ground for divorce under various legal provisions, including the Hindu Marriage Act and the Divorce Act. Courts have consistently held that desertion for a continuous period (commonly 2 years or more) can justify divorce petitions. For example, in the case related to the appeal dismissed due to desertion for 7½ years, desertion was deemed sufficient grounds for divorce BABY.P.V vs K.K.LILLY - Kerala.
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Relevance of Desertion in Maintenance Claims - Courts have clarified that even if a divorce is granted on grounds of desertion, the deserting spouse may still be entitled to maintenance from the date of the decree or from the time of desertion, depending on the circumstances. Section 125 of the Cr.P.C. ceases to apply once a divorce decree is passed, but prior to that, desertion can influence maintenance claims Dnyaneshwar Eknath Kachre VS Sunita W/o Dnyaneshwar Kachre - Bombay, Ratna Dey (Baidya) VS Sunil Baidya - Tripura.
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Rejection of Divorce or Maintenance Claims - Several cases highlight that petitions or claims can be rejected if grounds such as desertion or cruelty are not sufficiently proved or are considered irrelevant. For instance, a plea that divorce was on account of desertion by the wife was deemed irrelevant in a specific case, and the Family Court's rejection of maintenance claims was found untenable where employment or other factors were involved Laxmi Narayan VS Sushila - Rajasthan, Ratna Dey (Baidya) VS Sunil Baidya - Tripura.
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Legal Principles and Judicial Decisions - Courts have emphasized adherence to Supreme Court rulings, such as the decision in Gurmit Kaur v. Gurmit Singh, which underscores the importance of considering admissions of adultery and desertion in divorce proceedings. Additionally, the legal framework allows counterclaims and petitions under Sections 9 and 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, with courts scrutinizing the grounds of cruelty and desertion SANTOSH KUMAR BANERJEE VS TANUSHREE MUKHERJEE (BANERJEE) - Calcutta, PARVESH RANI VS RAJ KISHAN - Delhi, SABITANJALI PATTANAIK VS PRIYABRATA PATTANAIK - Orissa.
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Impact of Desertion Duration - Prolonged desertion (e.g., over 7 years) is recognized as a sufficient ground for divorce, and courts have dismissed delays or procedural issues that prevent granting divorce on these grounds BABY.P.V vs K.K.LILLY - Kerala.
Analysis and Conclusion:
Judicial decisions consistently affirm that desertion is a substantive ground for divorce, with courts requiring clear proof of continuous abandonment for statutory periods. Desertion also influences ancillary claims such as maintenance, although its relevance may diminish post-divorce. Courts have rejected claims or petitions lacking sufficient evidence or where procedural delays occur. Overall, desertion remains a significant factor in divorce law, with judicial decisions emphasizing adherence to legal standards and precedents.
Search Results for "Judicial Decisions on Divorce Desertion Rejection"
1996 0 Supreme(Cal) 217 • India - Calcutta
SURYA KUMAR TIWARI
. - INTERIM MAINTENANCE - DIVORCEE WIFE - ENTITLEMENT - FACT OF DESERTION, ADULTERY AND DIVORCE - RELEVANCE - APPLICABILITY OF SECTION ... C., even if the divorce was granted on the ground of adultery, as per the Supreme Court's decision in Gurmit Kaur v. ... the wife's admissions of adultery and desertion. ... Bhattacharyya, learned Judicial Magistrate, 4th Court, Burd....
2018 0 Supreme(Bom) 1459 • India - Bombay
MANGESH S.PATIL
on ground of desertion can maintain a claim for maintenance, but it would be available to her only from date of decree for dissolution ... filed proceeding under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure – Held, It was accordingly held that such a wife who has been divorced ... Raoji Dale, with respect, decision of Supreme Court will have to be followed - Learned Additional Sessions Judge has failed to assign ... He had to file a petiti....
2013 0 Supreme(Raj) 2338 • India - Rajasthan
SANDEEP MEHTA
The plea that the divorce was on account of desertion by the wife is irrelevant. ... The petitioner had been granted a divorce from the respondent wife on the ground of desertion. ... The plea that the divorce was on account of desertion by the wife was considered to be irrelevant. ... The plea that the divorce was on account of desertion by the wife w....
1993 0 Supreme(Del) 547 • India - Delhi
V.B.BANSAL
- REJECTION OF APPLICATION - VALIDITY. ... The husband filed a counterclaim for divorce on the same grounds. ... Final Decision: The court dismissed the wife's petition for revision. ... Gobinda Chandra Manna (Supra) a decree for judicial separation was passed in favour of the wife in 1980. ... Section 9 of the Act It has also been observed that under Section 23a of the Act, the wife could lodge a counter-claim and press....
2016 0 Supreme(Tri) 191 • India - Tripura
S.TALAPATRA
Finding of the Court: The court found that the Family Court's rejection of the maintenance claim was untenable in law ... The Family Court rejected the maintenance claim, citing the petitioner's employment and the respondent's decree of divorce. ... Ratio Decidendi: The court held that Section 125(4) of the Cr.P.C. ceases its significance once a decree of divorce is passed ... Therefore the petitioner is definitely entitled to get decree....
2007 0 Supreme(Raj) 207 • India - Rajasthan
SHIV KUMAR SHARMA, R.S.CHAUHAN
nor proved—First divorce petition was filed solely on ground of cruelty—In second divorce petition, plea of desertion was raised ... petitions filed by husband seeking divorce from respondent wife—In first petition, the ground of desertion was neither pleaded, ... but Family Court has not given any finding on such plea—Third divorce petition was filed on ground of cruelty and d....
2008 0 Supreme(Ker) 516 • India - Kerala
R.BASANT
on the ground of cruelty dismissed court filed an application for decree of judicial separation was also rejected -Held, court now ... Criminal Procedure Code. 1973, Section.125 - Divorce Act, 1869, Section. 22 - Petitioner and the respondent ... wed-lock child has already attained majority. spouses started separate residence from 15.7.1980 husband filed an application for divorce ... divorce is no reason for this Court to....
2024 0 Supreme(Chh) 598 • India - Chhattisgarh
PARTH PRATEEM SAHU
In the case at hand, though there is no divorce by judicial proceedings, however, it is non-applicant who had written document mentioning ... care and maintaining them, the applicants have filed an application under Section 125 of Cr.P.C. on 16.12.2016 before the Court of Judicial ... obtained a decree for divorce.
2000 0 Supreme(Ori) 332 • India - Orissa
P.K.TRIPATHY, PRADIPTA RAY
Issues: The issues included the rejection of the wife's adjournment request, the allegations of cruelty and desertion, and ... of S. 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act for a decree of divorce on the ground of cruelty and desertion. ... Fact of the Case: The respondent filed for divorce on the grounds of cruelty and desertion. ... on the ground of cruelty and desertion agai....
2010 Supreme(Online)(KER) 16285 • India - High Court of Kerala
R.BASANT, M.C.HARI RANI, JJ
The appeal was related to an earlier application for divorce. ... Final Decision: The petitions to condone the delay and restore the appeal were dismissed. ... We see that desertion for a period of 7 ½ years (including the period of desertion alleged in this O.P) is a ground for divorce in ... The claim for divorce on the ground of desertion was not dismissed on the b....
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