The Economic Times

Husband wanted wife to stay home with his parents; her decision to pursue career despite his disapproval is not cruelty, rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that a wife's career choice is not cruelty. A woman's decision to open her own dental clinic was opposed by her husband and in-laws. The court stated this reflects a regressive mindset. Charges of cruelty and desertion against the wife were dismissed. The divorce decree remains valid on grounds of irretrievable breakdown of marriage.