Bombay HC annuls 17-day-old marriage citing 'Relative IMPOTENCY' What is it?

HC and the matter in hand!

A young couples marriage has been declared null and void by the Bombay High Courts Aurangabad bench, which attributed their inability to consummate their union to the husbands relative impotency. On April 15, Justices Vibha Kankanwadi and S. G. Chapalgaonkar delivered the ruling, highlighting the couples anguish and hopelessness.

New marriage desolves

The conflict arose when a 27-year-old man appealed to the High Court following the denial of his 26-year-old wifes request for an annulment by the family court in February 2024. The term relative impotency was defined by the court as the state in which an individual is capable of having sex but is unable to do so with their spouse due to a range of physical or psychological conditions.

But what is Relative Potency?

When a person is able to engage in sexual activity with another person but is unable to engage in sexual activity with a specific individual, this is known as relative impotency.

More on the conditions!

The term relative impotency isnt a common medical term. It likely refers to erectile dysfunction (ED) thats situational or temporary, rather than complete and persistent. Heres a breakdown of what it might imply.

Inconsistent Erections

A person with relative impotency might have erections sometimes but not always. This could be due to various factors, like stress, fatigue, or alcohol consumption. They might be able to achieve an erection but struggle to keep it firm enough for sexual intercourse.

Partner-Specific

Erectile difficulties might only occur with specific partners and not others, possibly due to performance anxiety or relationship issues. Sexual positions that require a sustained erection might be difficult, while others might be achievable.

Psychological Factors

Mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem can contribute to temporary ED. Sometimes, relative impotency can be a sign of an underlying health condition like diabetes, heart disease, or hormonal imbalances.