ONE PARENT WHO DENIES LOVE & amp; AFFECTION CONSTITUTES MENTAL CRUELTY TO THE OTHER The Kerala High Court in the case of Prabin Gopal v Meghna has opined that the act of one parent aimed at denying the child with love and affection will constitute mental cruelty to the other parent and is a sufficient enough ground to grant a divorce. In this case the respondent mother has failed to perform her custodial duties towards the non-custodial parents that is to instill love, affection and respect for the father. These acts were deemed as wiful alienation of the child from the appellant and would without any doubt constitute mental cruelty. Reddy and Reddy Law Firm comprises of skilled legal professionals ready to assist you on all Family related disputes.