High Court: False Domestic Violence Allegations Cannot Continue Without Supporting Evidence
Shruti Mahapatra
Court highlights that domestic violence cases must be supported by specific allegations and evidence.
Supreme Court: Husband Cannot Be Forced to Pay Wife’s Personal Debts Without Legal Responsibility
Supreme Court highlights that personal debts of one spouse cannot automatically become the responsibility of the other spouse.
Supreme Court Orders Shared Child Custody, Emphasizes Importance of Both Parents
Supreme Court directs shared custody arrangement and highlights the importance of both parents in a child’s upbringing.
Supreme Court Quashes 498A Case Against In-Laws Due to Vague Allegations and Lack of Evidence
Supreme Court protects in-laws from prosecution where allegations were vague and unsupported by evidence in a dowry harassment case.
Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Maintenance for Financially Independent Software Engineer Wife
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.