The Bombay High Court ruled that matrimonial courts can order psychiatric evaluations but must do so based on a clear prima facie case. This decision arose from a divorce petition where the husband claimed his wife suffered from mental disorder, but the court found insufficient evidence to justify the evaluation.

• 01Matrimonial courts have the authority to order psychiatric evaluations under specific conditions.
• 02Such orders must be based on a prima facie case, not made casually.
• 03The ruling stemmed from a divorce case involving claims of mental disorder.
• 04The court emphasized the need for evidence before mandating medical examination.
• 05The husband may renew his request for evaluation if he provides necessary proof.

This ruling may affect how future matrimonial cases involving mental health claims are handled, ensuring that evaluations are not ordered without sufficient evidence.