Woman refusing to relocate for husband not cruelty: Top court

The Supreme Court has ruled that a woman's refusal to relocate with her husband cannot be deemed cruelty or desertion in divorce. The court rejected outdated views on marriage roles, stating that a woman's career choice and individuality should be respected. Marriage does not extinguish a woman's autonomy, and both partners must balance their marital ties to respect mutual aspirations. The court observed that expecting a wife to abandon her career and conform to traditional notions is a regressive and feudalistic mindset.