Shikha Kumari vs Ravikant Ravi

ik-111902038 Delhi High Court 6 December 2025 • 16 min read

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Case Significance

Shikha Kumari vs Ravikant Ravi is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 6, 2025 (citation: ik-111902038). Wife appealed against Family Court's divorce decree granted on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, where the marriage had remained unconsummated from inception. The Court affirmed the Family Court's findings that the wife's persistent refusal to consummate the marriage and her conduct amounted to mental cruelty, and dismissed the appeal. The bench comprised Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar. The judgment was delivered by Justice Anil Kshetarpal. Counsel appearing: Ankit Kashyap (counsel for respondent), Sanjeev Sharma (counsel for respondent), Satish Pandey (counsel for appellant).

Summary

Wife appealed against Family Court's divorce decree granted on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, where the marriage had remained unconsummated from inception. The Court affirmed the Family Court's findings that the wife's persistent refusal to consummate the marriage and her conduct amounted to mental cruelty, and dismissed the appeal.

What was the outcome of Shikha Kumari vs Ravikant Ravi?

Wife appealed against Family Court's divorce decree granted on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, where the marriage had remained unconsummated from inception. Th...

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Source: Indian Kanoon (ik-111902038)