Summary: In an important court decision, the High Court of Telangana granted a divorce to Dr. Pulipati Ravi Chandra from Dr. Pulipati Sriveni because of marital cruelty. This decision changed an earlier ruling by the Family Court in Secunderabad.
Dr. Pulipati Ravi Chandra, who appealed the case, married Dr. Pulipati Sriveni on June 14, 2006. They have a daughter named P. Sruthi Chandra. Problems in their marriage started soon after the wedding, with both accusing each other of insults and rough behavior.
Dr. Ravi Chandra's Claims: Dr. Ravi Chandra said that his wife insulted him, treated him poorly, and even threw away her wedding necklace. He accused her of doubting his character and filing several cases against him, including for dowry harassment and domestic violence.
Dr. Sriveni's Defense: Dr. Sriveni said she was willing to make up and accused her husband of asking for money and mistreating her. She claimed that she was forced to leave the house and that she filed cases to protect her rights.
Family Court's Decision: At first, the Family Court rejected the divorce request, saying that filing criminal cases does not count as cruelty.
High Court's Reversal: The High Court, with Justice K. Lakshman and Justice B.R. Madhusudhan Rao, changed this decision. They saw the long separation and the inability to make up as proof of a broken marriage.
"The marriage is virtually shattered and has become a dead wood," the judgment stated.
Cruelty Explained: The court explained that cruelty can be mental or physical and depends on the specific details of each case.
Long Separation: The couple had been living apart since 2009, which helped the court decide to grant a divorce.
Irreparable Breakdown: The court recognized that the marriage was beyond repair and that making up was not possible.
The High Court granted the divorce, acknowledging that the marriage was beyond repair due to prolonged separation and inability to reconcile.
