‘Private Marital Dynamics Beyond Court’s Reach’: Allahabad HC Sets Aside Divorce On Grounds of Cruelty

The Allahabad High Court recently emphasized that the judiciary should avoid interfering in the private dynamics between married partners, particularly regarding intimate moments and personal conduct. The court stated that personal preferences, habits, and choices within a marriage are generally beyond the court’s purview, unless there are extreme instances of cruelty or depravity. In a specific case, the court set aside a divorce decree granted on grounds of cruelty, citing procedural flaws and lack of sufficient evidence. The court highlighted that personal conduct within marriage is a private matter, and judicial intervention should only occur in cases that infringe on legal or human rights.