Published on : 27 Oct 2025, 1:17 pm 2 min read

The Kerala High Court recently granted divorce to a woman whose husband persistently doubted her fidelity, monitored her movements and forced her to resign from her job as a nurse [XXXX v YYYY].

A Division Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice MB Snehalatha said that such conduct amounted to severe mental cruelty under Section 10(1)(x) of the Divorce Act, 1869 which allows divorce if the spouse's conduct makes cohabitation harmful or injurious.

The Court said that suspicion and constant monitoring of a spouse's life can destroy the very foundation of a marriage, which rests on trust, respect and emotional security.

" A suspicious husband can turn the matrimonial life into a living hell. The constant doubt and mist

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