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Published on: March 23, 2024 at 13:12 IST
Indore Family Court in matrimonial matter declared that a wife’s refusal to apply sindoor, a traditional Hindu marital symbol, constitutes cruelty towards her husband. This judgment marked the significance of adhering to traditional customs in contemporary Hindu Marital relationships.
The case brought before the court involved a marital dispute where the wife had been living separately from her husband for five years without a clear reason. Seeking reconciliation, the husband invoked Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, which aims to restore conjugal rights.
During the proceedings, the wife failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for her separation or for not following the customary practice of applying sindoor. She also accused her husband of dowry demands, substance abuse, and harassment. However, the court found no substantial evidence supporting her claims against the husband.
After carefully considering all arguments, the court ruled in favor of the husband, ordering the wife to return to him. The judgment highlighted that the husband had not abandoned his wife, and there were no formal divorce proceedings initiated by either party.
Family Court its decision, the referenced a precedent set by the Guwahati High Court, emphasizing the importance of upholding marital traditions to preserve the sanctity of marriage.
This judgment is likely to spark discussions on the intersection of tradition and modernity in marital relationships and may have broader implications for future cases involving cultural practices within the legal framework.