‘Patriarchal, condescending’: Calcutta high court raps trial court judge

The Calcutta High Court overturned a lower court’s divorce denial, criticizing the trial judge’s “patriarchal and condescending” language towards women in matrimonial disputes. The High Court found the judge’s advice on maintaining a successful marriage irrelevant to the legal matter. The court also cautioned the judge against “copy-pasting” orders, warning of potential impact on his service record if repeated.