The Madras High Court granted divorce to Rajesh, holding that unsubstantiated sexual harassment allegations by his wife Anupriya against him and his father amounted to mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The couple, married in 2015, had a child in 2016. Rajesh alleged that Anupriya lived with him for only 51 days, was abusive, and filed false police complaints. The Family Court earlier dismissed his divorce plea and allowed her restitution petition. On appeal, the High Court found that Anupriya’s serious allegations, later withdrawn without pursuing investigation, caused stigma and mental trauma. Though she claimed the complaints included false content “without her knowledge,” the Court held her conduct to be cruel. The Court rejected WhatsApp evidence due to lack of authentication but allowed the divorce, dismissing her restitution plea. However, it upheld her right to ₹25,000 monthly maintenance and ensured the child’s financial security, emphasizing the child’s welfare in matrimonial adjudications.