In a significant verdict that has caught the attention of both the culinary world and the public, MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur has been granted a divorce by the Delhi High Court. The court’s decision came after it found that Kapur faced cruelty at the hands of his estranged wife, with her conduct towards him lacking in dignity and empathy.
The ruling overturned a previous family court’s order that had denied Kapur a divorce. The high court emphasized that making reckless, defamatory, and humiliating allegations against a spouse in public constitutes cruelty under the law. The celebrity chef, who tied the knot in April 2008 and welcomed a son in 2012, had accused his wife of disrespecting his parents and humiliating him, which ultimately led to the legal battle for divorce.
The bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Neena Bansal Krishna, in their judgment, highlighted the lack of dignity and empathy in the respondent’s (wife’s) behavior towards Kapur. They pointed out that such behavior disgraces the essence of marriage, leaving no reason for the aggrieved spouse to endure the agony of staying together.
Kapur’s wife defended herself by stating she always tried to communicate lovingly with her husband and remained loyal to him. However, she accused him of keeping her in the dark and fabricating stories to obtain a divorce. The court, however, noted that while disagreements are normal in every marriage, when they lead to disrespect and disregard for a spouse, the marriage loses its sanctity.
The court also acknowledged Kapur’s success as a celebrity chef, which he achieved within two years of marriage, attributing it to his hard work and determination. It observed that the allegations made by his wife were unfounded and aimed at discrediting him, thereby amounting to cruelty.
This verdict brings an end to the legal proceedings between Kapur and his estranged wife, allowing both parties to move forward. Kunal Kapur, known for his culinary expertise and as a popular face on television, had his personal life under scrutiny throughout the case. With the court’s decision, the celebrated chef looks to a future where he can focus on his passion for cooking and his professional endeavors without the shadow of his personal struggles.
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