In Brief
A husband filed for divorce on grounds of cruelty after his wife made false complaints against him to various authorities, including allegations of attempted murder and dowry harassment. Police investigations found all allegations baseless and injuries self-inflicted, recommending criminal proceedings against the wife under the Penal Code. The Supreme Court held that filing false, defamatory complaints amounting to mental cruelty grounds for divorce. The Court granted the divorce decree and awarded the wife permanent alimony of Rs. 50 lakh and a residential flat up to Rs. 1 crore."
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