Calcutta High Court: Man Can Seek Divorce if Wife Forces Separation from Parents
Shruti Mahapatra
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a man can seek divorce on grounds of mental cruelty if his wife unjustly forces him to live apart from his parents, a practice…
September 2024
Bombay High Court Rejects Relief for Divorced Woman Who Remarried During Appeal Period
The Bombay High Court denied a woman’s request to dismiss her husband’s divorce appeal after she remarried during the appeal period, citing the Hindu Marriage Act's restrictions on remarriage.
Supreme Court: Mother’s Infidelity Not Grounds for Paternity Test
The Supreme Court ruled that infidelity is not grounds for a paternity test when a couple has cohabited. The child’s legitimacy remains protected under the law.
Bombay High Court: Misconduct of Women Leaders Should Not Be Excused in the Name of Empowerment
The Bombay High Court ruled that condoning the misconduct of women in public office undermines the goal of women empowerment, reaffirming the importance of accountability, regardless of gender.
Woman Arrested for Killing Ex-Lover and Dumping His Body in Kovalam
A woman in Chennai has been arrested for killing her former lover, chopping his body into pieces, and dumping them in Kovalam. Police are investigating the shocking crime, which involved…
Cheated Man Seeks Court Action to Book Wife for Rape Over Hidden Marriage
A man from Puna has approached the court, seeking to file rape charges against his wife after discovering she was already married and deceived him into believing she was his…
Delhi Double Murder: Woman Kills Husband and Mother-in-Law with Lover’s Help
A shocking double murder in Delhi reveals that Monika Verma killed her husband and mother-in-law with the help of her lover, Ashish, after family interference in their affair.
Delhi Court Denies Maintenance to MBA Graduate Wife, Citing Her Ability to Earn
A Delhi court denied maintenance to an MBA graduate, ruling that she is fully capable of earning for herself, and that the law does not encourage willful unemployment or dependency…
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Perfection in Household Work Not Cruelty Under Dowry Death Law
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that comments on household work perfection do not amount to cruelty under dowry death laws, overturning the conviction of a mother-in-law and her son.
Gauhati High Court Convicts Lawyer for Derogatory Remarks About Woman Judge
The Gauhati High Court convicted a lawyer for derogatory remarks about a woman judge, comparing her to 'Bhasmasur.' The lawyer apologized and admitted his guilt in court.