# Karnataka Rejects Divorce Plea, Kerala Grants It Over Cruelty 2026-08-06T14:27:39+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Karnataka High Court dismissed a Mysuru man’s appeal for divorce after 21 years of marriage. He cited loss of interest and said his wife did not respond to attempts to resume conjugal life. The court noted his admission that he had not resumed marital life because he was no longer interested. It also found that cruelty was not proved and said a Hindu marriage is a sacrament, not a contract. In a separate case, the Kerala High Court granted a husband divorce after finding cruelty in his wife’s conduct. The court cited her refusal to return home, blocked calls, insistence on separate living without sufficient reason and exclusion of her husband from ceremonies. She said her mother-in-law interfered in the marriage. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com - thehindu.com Tags: divorce, family law, Karnataka High Court, marriage, Mysuru Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-high-court-rejects-divorce-plea-over-loss-of-interest/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-high-court-rejects-divorce-plea-over-loss-of-interest/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.