Archive · 27 May 2025
Calcutta High Court Slams Judge's 'Patriarchal' Divorce Ruling
A high court in Calcutta, India, criticized a lower court judge for being unfair and old-fashioned in a divorce case.
The higher court said the judge used language that showed he thought the man was more important than the woman and did not follow the law correctly.
The higher court gave the man the divorce.
They said the judge's advice on marriage was not appropriate.
The high court also warned the judge for using the same wording as in previous cases and not using the right information.
The Calcutta High Court criticized a trial court judge for 'patriarchal' remarks in a divorce case.
The High Court overturned a trial court's denial of a divorce.
The High Court cited the trial judge's disregard for evidence and inappropriate advice.
The High Court noted the trial judge used 'patriarchal and condescending' language.
The High Court warned the judge against copy-pasting judgments.
- Who
- The Calcutta High Court and a trial court judge.
- What
- The Calcutta High Court criticized a trial court judge for making patriarchal remarks in a divorce case and overturned the original ruling.
- When
- May 22, 2025
- Where
- Calcutta
- Why
- The High Court found the trial judge's language and approach to be patriarchal and inappropriate, and the judge overlooked critical facts.
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Issue
- Criticized judge for patriarchal remarks
- Case Type
- Divorce case
- Outcome
- Granted divorce on cruelty and desertion grounds
- Criticism
- Trial court judge's 'formula' for marriage criticized
- Warning
- Judge warned about copy-pasting judgments
