In India, it is a general conception that
most of the laws are in favour of the women and against the men. However, it is
not correct, as a High court lawyer in Kolkata mentioned that in the eyes of law all are equal and given equal
rights. There are several grounds based on which a woman can file a divorce
suit against her husband. However, many of the men do not know that same
provision is given for them too under the Indian Law. A man can also file a
divorce against her wife based on different reasons. Here I am going to mention
some of those grounds based on which one can apply for divorce from his spouse.
No
reason: Yes, it may sound odd, but it is true. A
man who finds that he is not mentally compatible with his wife can file a
divorce. There are some thoughts that this is one of the things incorporated
after the amendment in the Jewish law, but no, from a long time this was in a
practice. However, it is needed that even after a hard try the couple found
that they simply cannot sty together and not being able improve the
diametrically opposed difference they may choose to be get separated.
Under this provision, there are not at all
any needs of proving any adultery charges against each other or any criminal offense in order to terminate the marriage union between them. However, we
cannot call it a happy ending but yet having the divorce without any conflict
is also a welcomed issue.
Adultery: One of the big reasons behind getting divorced is the charge of Adultery.
It is not that the charge is only applicable to the male but also on the female
counter parts. If the husband found that the wife is having a sexual
relationship with another man and has enough proof of it to produce in front of
court can file a case for divorce against his wife. However, the process is not
that simple as it is being written, as depending on the circumstances the
charge can be very difficult to be proved in the court. In addition to this
while filling for the suit one must have to prove that the spouse is indulged
in living in adultery. However, the charges of adultery are also a criminal
offence too.
Thus if one has found his wife to be a
cheater with complete evidence can surely get the divorce under the Indian law
based on this ground.
Mental
instability: Another strong reason under which the
men can file divorce against their wives on the basis of the mental
instability. If the wife is mentally not stable and there is no chance of
getting cured can file a divorce under the reason. Schizophrenia, though yet
not identified as curable or not but still based on the paranoid schizophrenia
one can file divorce against his wife. Even if one can prove that the wife is
feeble minded or does not have the common sense which can brings a lot of issue
can be also put under the mental instability. However, this matter is under the
subject to be proven. Without any concrete evidence, getting divorce on this
ground is very difficult.
Presuming
Dead: If the spouse is missing for more than seven
years, one can ask of divorce too. Suppose, if a wife is remain missing for
over a period of seven years or more it is possible that the court will grant
divorce to the person. However, the evidence law of England is influencing this
particular ground for divorce. The news of not being alive will only then be
taken into account who must have the possibility of hearing the people alive or
not. However, if a husband has to take a divorce under this particular ground,
he has to provide all the details related to his spouse, the last date of cohabitation,
the time since she last has been seen.
However, it is only be granted if there is
a presumption of death of the spouse will be proved. The matter of presumption
will be under the subject matter of inquiry and search. Thus getting divorce
under this particular ground is not easy, as it seems.
Cruel
Act: Finally, yes it is true in case of man also.
Several men in India are also victim of domestic violence. In most of the cases,
these issues do not come in front but it has a very strong presence in India.
However, in India there are no separate law for men against the domestic
violence or the cruel act of their wife. They have to file a case in the court
and he have to prove that he is a victim of domestic violence. Nevertheless, in
India, there are very seldom it happens that a man come forward and file a case
under this provision. Most of the time men fail to come and register the case
under this provision due to social obligation, which is a very wrong thought.
The law of land never permits any one varied of the gender and cast to harm
other person.
Thus, here I have
mentioned at least five issues under which the men can file divorce against
their wives. In addition to this, the person can also file a divorce case if his
wife and he does not share any conjugal relationship. Therefore, if you are
suffering any issues related like think do not hesitate to contact your lawyer.