MP High Court: Husband Must Provide Salary Slip in Maintenance Case
Shruti Mahapatra
The MP High Court ruled that requiring a husband to provide his salary slip in a maintenance case does not violate his privacy or liberty, ensuring fair adjudication in support…
July 2024
Jharkhand HC: Non-Compoundable Criminal Cases Can Be Quashed If No Societal Interest Is Involved
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that non-compoundable criminal cases can be quashed if the parties have settled, there's no chance of conviction, and no societal interest is involved.
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Wife Can’t Be Denied Maintenance for Being Well-Educated
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that an estranged wife cannot be denied maintenance simply because she is well-educated, highlighting that maintenance decisions depend on various factors including the…
Woman Arrested for Killing Husband to Reunite with Lover
A 27-year-old woman in Yeshwanthpur was arrested for allegedly killing her husband to be with her lover. Police discovered inconsistencies in her story, leading to her confession.
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Gujarat High Court Orders Wife to Pay ₹10,000 to Husband for Desertion Over Caste Differences
The Gujarat High Court has ordered a wife to pay ₹10,000 to her husband after she left him due to sub-caste differences, despite both belonging to the Patel community. The…
Elderly Couple in Haridwar Demands Grandchild or Rs 5 Crore Compensation
In a unique case from Haridwar, an elderly couple has taken legal action against their son and daughter-in-law, demanding a grandchild within a year or Rs 5 crore compensation due…
Wife and In-Laws Brutally Assault Man with Red Chilli Powder on Genitals
In a horrific incident in April 2022, a man from Thana, Lakhanmajra was tied up, beaten, and had red chilli powder applied to his genitals by his wife and in-laws.…
Karnataka High Court: Wife Entitled to Maintenance If She Left Due to Ill-treatment
The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that a wife who leaves her marital home due to ill-treatment is entitled to maintenance, despite the husband's claims of mutual consent.
Karnataka High Court Orders Husband to Pay Rs 25,000 for Wife’s Legal Expenses in Divorce Case
The Karnataka High Court ordered a husband to pay Rs 25,000 to his wife for litigation expenses, allowing her to engage an advocate and contest the divorce proceedings initiated by…