S. Hanumath Rao v. S. Ramani (1999)

The wife's behaviour in the case of S. Hanumath Rao vs. S. Ramani (1999) was not cordial at her matrimonial home and towards her husband. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in this case held that mental cruelty means when either party to a marriage causes mental pain, suffering or distress to such an extent that it severs the bond between the husband and wife and, as a result, it becomes impossible to live together.