For considering dissolution of marriage at instance of a spouse who alleges mental cruelty, the result of such mental cruelty must be such that it is not possible to continue with the matrimonial relationship. In other words, the wronged party cannot be expected to condone such conduct and continue to live with his/her spouse. The degree of tolerance will vary from one couple to another and the court will have to bear in mind the background, level of education, and also the status of parties, in order to determine whether cruelty alleged is sufficient to justify the dissolution of marriage, at the instance of the wronged party- Para 10

When the reputation of the spouse is sullied amongst his colleagues, his superiors and the society at large, it would be difficult to expect condonation of such conduct by the affected party- Para 13

In circumstances like this, the wronged party cannot be expected to continue with the matrimonial relationship and there is enough justification for him to seek separation – Para 14

 

[Joydeep Majumdar v. Bharti Jaiswal Majumdar, (2021) 3 SCC 742]

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