Woman Who Mocked Husband’s ‘Impotence’ Loses Divorce Case

The High Court has just granted divorce to a couple who were married 13 years ago, but lived together for just a week.

Usha had alleged her husband John (names changed) was impotent, but he had contended she was not interested in sex. She allegedly used to mock him about his “impotence” at their work place. John finally requested the High Court to appoint a medical expert to test his potency to prove her wrong.

John (47) and Usha (50), both Christians, were married on May 5, 2001, in Tumkur. John was a library assistant and Usha an office assistant, and continue to be employed in the same institution.

Usha insisted John marry her, but he was not willing. But, she allegedly took the help of the Tumkur police and the marriage was solemnised.

The court observed, “The marriage was not consummated on account of the non-cooperation of the wife. Later the husband left ... home and (was) residing separately.”

When John filed for divorce, Usha contested the case. She contended he was impotent, and sought the appointment of a medical expert to confirm his inability to perform his “marital obligations”. The family court ruled in her favour, and dismissed John’s petition on the grounds that he had failed to prove her cruelty.

John then filed a petition in the High Court. He urged the court to allow her appeal and test his potency.

The court said the wife’s contention that she was still willing to live with him despite hisimpotence could not be believed.

If the case for divorce is not considered, it would amount to harassment of both parties, the court concluded. “We are of the view that ends of justice would be met if the marriage is dissolved,” the court said.

Since Usha and John earn similar salaries, she is also not entitled to any permanent alimony, the court ruled.

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