The AP High Court reaffirmed that husbands can also be subjected to cruelty in marriage. Dismissing the wife’s Section 151 CPC petition, the Court upheld the divorce decree, holding that mental cruelty including persistent quarrels, threats, and emotional harassment can justify dissolution even without physical violence. This strengthens the legal interpretation of cruelty against men.

In India, family disputes often carry a deep emotional and psychological weight. Matters like divorce, child custody, and domestic violence can feel overwhelming, especially for women and children who may already be in vulnerable positions. Family Courts were created to handle these issues with empathy and care, balancing the legal process with the emotional well-being of those involved. Among the most delicate of these cases are those involving child custody . Here, parents