The Economic Times

Divorce: Husband not liable to pay maintenance when wife lives in continuous adultery, rules Kerala High Court

A husband has won a divorce case, avoiding maintenance payments. The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife living in continuous adultery is not entitled to maintenance. Evidence included psychiatric records, witness testimony, and call data. The court emphasized that proof of habitual adulterous behavior, not just a single instance, is required. This decision sets a precedent for similar cases.