Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Maintenance for Financially Independent Software Engineer Wife
Shruti Mahapatra
Allahabad High Court emphasizes that financial independence and earning capacity are important factors in maintenance disputes.
Supreme Court Denies Maintenance to Wife Holding Same Job and Salary Level as Husband
Supreme Court refuses maintenance claim where both spouses were employed in similar positions and financially independent.
Supreme Court: Divorce Cannot Be Granted Only on Minor Disputes Between Spouses
Supreme Court clarifies that normal marital disagreements are not enough to grant divorce.
Delhi High Court: Visitation Rights of Father Cannot Be Denied Without Strong Reason
Delhi High Court emphasizes that denying a father’s visitation rights without valid reasons can harm a child’s emotional well-being.
Punjab & Haryana High Court: Anticipatory Bail Can Be Granted Even in Serious Offences Based on Facts
Punjab & Haryana High Court clarifies that anticipatory bail depends on facts and cannot be denied only due to seriousness of offence.
Supreme Court: Interim Maintenance Must Be Decided Quickly to Avoid Unfair Burden
Supreme Court states that delays in interim maintenance decisions can cause unfair financial burden and must be avoided.
Madras High Court: Mutual Consent Divorce Cannot Be Forced Without Free Will of Both Parties
Madras High Court clarifies that mutual consent divorce requires free will and cannot be forced on either party.
Supreme Court: Arrest Should Not Be Automatic in 498A Cases, Police Must Follow Due Process
Supreme Court emphasizes that arrests in 498A cases must follow proper procedure and should not be made automatically.
Delhi High Court: Long Delay in Filing Complaint Raises Doubt in Criminal Cases
Delhi High Court states that delay in filing criminal complaints must be explained or it may weaken the case.
Supreme Court: Family Members Cannot Be Automatically Accused in 498A Cases Without Specific Evidence
Supreme Court states that vague allegations cannot be used to implicate entire family in 498A dowry cases.