Kiren Rijiju Urges States to Establish Family Courts in Every District
Shruti Mahapatra
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has called on states to set up family courts in every district with a population of over 10 lakh. He emphasized the need for careful handling…
September 2024
Allahabad High Court Denies Protection to Live-In Couple Due to Woman’s Existing Marriage
The Allahabad High Court refused to grant protection to a live-in couple, citing the woman's existing marriage and short cohabitation. The court ruled that the relationship was illegal, leading to…
Justice S Ravindra Bhat Advocates for Equal Division of Domestic Duties Between Men and Women
Justice S Ravindra Bhat of the Supreme Court calls for an equal division of domestic duties between men and women, highlighting the need for better gender representation in the judiciary…
Karnataka High Court Grants Divorce Over Husband Treating Wife as “Cash Cow”
The Karnataka High Court granted a divorce, ruling that treating a wife as a "cash cow" constitutes mental cruelty. This decision came after the wife provided evidence of financial exploitation…
Madras High Court Urges Wife to Treat Estranged Husband with Hospitality During Child Visits
The Madras High Court has advised a wife to treat her estranged husband as a guest during his visits to their child, based on the principle of "Atithi Devo Bhava."…
Allahabad High Court Denies Protection to Live-In Couple Due to Woman’s Existing Marriage
The Allahabad High Court has refused protection to a live-in couple because the woman was already married to someone else. The court found their brief cohabitation insufficient to warrant legal…
False Allegations Against Husband’s Relatives in Marital Disputes Can Lead to Misuse of Law, Says Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court ruled that false allegations against a husband’s relatives in marital disputes can lead to misuse of the legal process, stressing the need for specific evidence to…
Sad Reality: Husbands Forcing Wives to File Execution Petitions to Delay Maintenance, Says Delhi High Court
Justice Asha Menon of the Delhi High Court criticized husbands for forcing their wives to file execution petitions to delay maintenance payments, highlighting their malicious intent and neglect towards family…
Mumbai Woman Arrested for Murdering Unemployed Husband
A woman in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly killing her unemployed husband. The shocking incident came to light after the police discovered videos of her assaulting him, recorded on…
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Brothers Accused of Gang-Rape After Victim Refuses Medical Examination
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to two brothers accused of gang-rape after the victim refused a medical examination. Learn about the case details and court's reasoning.