Headline
Mere presumption of adultery against working women is groundless as ruled by Punjab & Haryana High Court.
Summary
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that merely making assumptions against working women that she is adulterous is unacceptable and shows the stereotype thinking.While changing the trial court’s finding on adultery, the Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld the divorce on the grounds of cruelty.
Key Facts
- Name of Judges: Justices Sudhir Singh and Harsh Bunger
- Court: The Punjab and Haryana High Court
- The husband asked for divorce on grounds like -cruelty, adultery, and desertion.
- The trial court granted the divorce to the couple on the basis of cruelty and adultery by the wife in 2021.
- The wife appealed to The Punjab and Haryana High Court ,denying the allegations made by her husband.
Legal Insights
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stressed that allegations of adultery must be substantiated with solid evidence. Mere by making speculations that a woman works with some male colleagues cannot justify an adultery against her.
Impact
The decision of The Punjab and Haryana High Court highlights the need for awareness and alertness in cases with adultery allegations and sets a precedent against groundless presumptions about working women.
Why It Matters
This ruling of The Punjab and Haryana High Court showcases the role of judiciary in protecting women from groundless and unproven assumptions and making sure that justice is served based on evidence rather than societal stereotypes.
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