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Shobha Rani vs Madhukar Reddi on 12 November, 1987

In Shobha Rani v. Madhukar Reddi [(1988) 1 SCC 105 : 1988 SCC (Cri) 60] , Justice K. Jagannatha Shetty, speaking for the Division Bench, held: (SCC pp. 108-09, paras 4 and 5) "Section 13(1)(i-a) uses the words „treated the petitioner with cruelty‟. The word „cruelty‟ has not been defined. Indeed it could not have been defined. It has been used in relation to human conduct or human behaviour. It is the conduct in relation to or in respect of matrimonial duties and obligations. It is a course of conduct of one which is adversely affecting the other. The cruelty may be mental or physical, intentional or unintentional. If it is physical the court will have no problem to determine it. It is a question of fact Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:DEEPAK SINGH MAT.APP.(F.C.) 138/2022 Page 10 of 15 Signing Date:13.02.2023 18:34:32 N.C. No. 2023/DHC/001004 and degree. If it is mental the problem presents difficulty. First, the enquiry must begin as to the nature of the cruel treatment. Second, the impact of such treatment on the mind of the spouse.
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