Supreme Court Orders Sale of Father-in-Law’s Property to Pay Maintenance to Abandoned Wife
The Supreme Court ordered the sale of six shops owned by a father-in-law to cover maintenance arrears for his son’s abandoned wife after the husband refused to comply with court orders.
Delhi High Court: Dowry Deaths Not Just About Male Dominance, Women Also Play a Role
The Delhi High Court ruled that dowry deaths are not just about male dominance but also involve women reinforcing societal hostility. The court upheld a conviction in a dowry-related death case.
Living Together Without Divorce May Be Bigamy: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that entering a live-in relationship without divorcing a legal spouse could be considered bigamy under IPC Sections 494 and 495.
Continuous Cruelty Must Be Proven Under Section 498A: Bombay High Court Quashes FIR
The Bombay High Court ruled that to prove an offense under Section 498A, a woman must show continuous cruelty near the time of the complaint.
Spouse Choosing Unemployment Should Not Burden Partner with Maintenance: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that a spouse who can earn but stays unemployed without reason should not financially burden the other partner.
Woman Climbs Mobile Tower, Demands Boyfriend to Marry Her
A young woman in Uttar Pradesh climbed a mobile tower to pressure her boyfriend into marriage, attracting a huge crowd and prompting police intervention.
Delhi High Court Orders ₹50,000 Compensation for Illegal Detention of Man
The Delhi High Court ordered two police officers to pay ₹50,000 in compensation for illegally detaining a man for half an hour. The Court emphasized that even short-term detention without legal grounds is a serious violation of constitutional rights.
Supreme Court Rejects 89-Year-Old Man’s Divorce Plea Against 82-Year-Old Wife
The Supreme Court rejected an 89-year-old man’s plea for divorce from his 82-year-old wife, ruling that an “irretrievable breakdown of marriage” is not always a reason to dissolve a marriage. The Court emphasized that marriage remains a sacred institution in India.
Kerala High Court Allows Section 498A Accused to Travel Abroad for Studies
The Kerala High Court allowed a man accused under IPC Section 498A to travel to Australia for higher studies, citing his full cooperation with the investigation. The Court ruled that pending submission of a final report should not deprive him of his rights.
Kerala High Court: Wife Not Knowing Cooking or Seeking Employer’s Help Not Cruelty
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife not knowing how to cook or seeking help from her husband’s employer to fix their strained marriage does not amount to cruelty. The Court dismissed the husband’s plea for divorce, emphasizing that minor issues cannot justify dissolving a marriage.
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