SC: Privacy rights cannot block disclosure of call records in adultery divorce cases

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The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 21's right to privacy is not absolute and cannot be used to withhold evidence in matrimonial disputes. The court upheld a Delhi High Court decision requiring a spouse accused of adultery to disclose mobile call records and hotel stay details. The apex court clarified that privacy rights can be restricted in public interest when adultery is cited as a ground for divorce. The ruling is significant in the context of the Hindu Marriage Act, which recognizes adultery as a valid basis for seeking divorce.

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