IN THE COURT OF THE MUNSIFF AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (Filed under Order XVIII Rule 4 read with Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908) O.S. No. _______ of 2026…
When preparing an affidavit in lieu of Examination-in-Chief, please avoid vague terms, instead of saying "he was cruel," use "he used derogatory language (specify the words) on [Date]" and remember that in Indian jurisprudence, cruelty is not just physical. Mental cruelty—such as constant insults, denying food, or false accusations of infidelity—is sufficient for a decree.