As per case facts, the Appellant-husband filed for divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion, alleging the Respondent-wife was ill-tempered, disrespectful, pressured him to live separately, and made false allegations. ... The Respondent denied these, claiming the Appellant deserted her. The parties have lived separately for over fifteen years. The Trial Court dismissed the divorce petition, leading to this appeal. The question arose whether a long separation, rendering the marital bond unworkable and ruptured beyond repair, amounts to mental cruelty, and if the Trial Court's judgment requires interference. Finally, the High Court found that the long separation and failed mediation indicated an unworkable marriage. Compelling parties to live together under such circumstances amounts to mental cruelty to both. The High Court set aside the Trial Court's order and dissolved the marriage, granting the Respondent liberty to apply for permanent alimony.