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Extreme Cruelty

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

extreme cruelty


: behavior toward a spouse that involves physical violence or threats thereof, acts calculated to destroy the peace of mind or health of the spouse, or acts destructive of the purpose of the marriage
;also
: a ground for divorce based on a spouse's extreme cruelty




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