Tests determining cruelty under Hindu Marriage Act was laid down in the case of ........

Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) 1955 Divorce

Tests determining cruelty under Hindu Marriage Act was laid down in the case of -

Narendra vs. K. Meena

Dastane vs. Dastane

Itwari vs. Asghari

Bipin Chandra Jaisinghbai Shah vs. Prabhavati

- Option 1: Narendra vs. K. Meena

- This case is not the one that laid down the specific tests for cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.

- Option 2: Dastane vs. Dastane

- This landmark case did establish the tests for mental cruelty in matrimonial disputes.

- The Supreme Court provided criteria for what constitutes mental cruelty.

- Option 3: Itwari vs. Asghari

- This is related to Muslim personal law and not directly relevant to the Hindu Marriage Act's cruelty definition.

- Option 4: Bipin Chandra Jaisinghbai Shah vs. Prabhavati

- This case deals with the aspect of desertion and not directly with cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.

- Correct Answer: Option 2, Dastane vs. Dastane

- This case laid down crucial principles determining cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.

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