RAM NARAIN GUPTA versus SMT. RAMESHWARI GUPTA

RAM NARAIN GUPTA versus SMT. RAMESHWARI GUPTA

The evidence led by the appellant failed to establish that the respondent's mental disorder (schizophrenia) was of such degree and severity as to justify a reasonable apprehension that it would be impossible or unsafe for him to live with her; thus, the legal requirements under Section 13(1)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 were not met.

Parties
Appellant: Ram Narain Gupta; Respondent: Smt. Rameshwari Gupta
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 September 1988
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Decision on Dissolution of Marriage
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Mental Disorder as Ground for Divorce, Schizophrenia, Burden of Proof
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Mental Disorder as Ground for Divorce Schizophrenia Burden of Proof

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Parties

Ram Narain Gupta

Appellant

Smt. Rameshwari Gupta

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Decision on Dissolution of Marriage

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether mere existence of mental disorder is sufficient ground for dissolution of marriage under Section 13(1)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  2. 2 Whether the respondent's schizophrenia was of such degree and severity as to justify dissolution of marriage
  3. 3 Who bears the burden of proof regarding the severity of mental disorder

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence led by the appellant failed to establish that the respondent's mental disorder (schizophrenia) was of such degree and severity as to justify a reasonable apprehension that it would be impossible or unsafe for him to live with her; thus, the legal requirements under Section 13(1)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 were not met.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs