Summary: After years of courtroom drama, Yogendra and Prema Bhoir's marriage ends in divorce. The court's decision comes after accusations of mistreatment, a second marriage, and many legal battles.
Yogendra Lahu Bhoir and Prema Yogendra Bhoir got married on May 10, 2006. Their son, Harsh, was born in 2007. However, by 2008, their relationship began to fall apart. In 2012, Prema left their home, and they have lived separately since.
From 2013, the couple was involved in many legal proceedings:
Judge Gautam A. Ankhad pointed out that the marriage was beyond repair. Despite Yogendra’s claims of mistreatment, the trial court initially rejected his request. However, the appeal court found that ongoing separation and multiple legal battles indicated mistreatment.
"A marriage which has broken down irretrievably, in our opinion, spells cruelty to both the parties."
Prema accused Yogendra of marrying someone else during their marriage. Though he denied it, a police report confirmed he lived with another woman, Jayshree, and their daughter. This false statement led to more legal problems for Yogendra.
The court ended the marriage and ordered Yogendra to:
The court decided that forcing the couple to stay married would only make them suffer more. This judgment shows how long separations and unresolved issues can lead to a legal acknowledgment that a marriage has ended.
