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Which matrimonial cruelty case was decided by the Supreme Court of India in 1975?

The Supreme Court decided N. G. Dastane v. S. Dastane on 19 March 1975 under the then applicable matrimonial cruelty provision. The other cases are High Court decisions. P.…

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Which matrimonial cruelty case was decided by the Supreme Court of India in 1975?

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The Supreme Court decided N. G. Dastane v. S. Dastane on 19 March 1975 under the then applicable matrimonial cruelty provision.

The other cases are High Court decisions. P. L. Sayal was decided by the Punjab High Court, Rita Nijhawan by the Delhi High Court and Rup Lal by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court.

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P. L. Sayal was decided by the Punjab High Court.

Option B

The Supreme Court decided Dastane in 1975 on an appeal involving judicial separation and cruelty.

Option C

Rita Nijhawan was decided by the Delhi High Court.

Option D

Rup Lal was decided by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court.

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