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Smt. Mayadevi vs Jagdish Prasad on 21 February, 2007

10. We have considered the submissions made on both sides and have perused the record. It is trite law that standard of proof in a case of matrimonial dispute pertaining to cruelty cannot be said to be applicable as is applicable in case of trial in the Code of Criminal Procedure. However, the parties to the dispute is required to describe the measure and standard of cruelty and to lead cogent evidence to 10 succeed in the plea of dissolution of marriage on the ground of cruelty. [See: 'MAYADEVI vs. JAGDISH PRASAD, AIR 2007 SC 1426].
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V. Bhagat vs Mrs. D. Bhagat on 20 August, 1991

In 'V.BHAGAT VS. MRS. D.BHAGAT', AIR 1994 SC 710, it was held by Hon'ble Supreme Court that on mental cruelty in Section 13(1)(i-a) can broadly be defined as that conduct which inflicts upon the other party such mental pain and suffering as would make it not possible for that party to live with the other. In other words, mental cruelty must be of such a nature that the parties cannot reasonably be expected to live together. The situation must be such that the wronged party cannot reasonably be asked to put up with such conduct and continue to live with the other party.
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