Madras High Court: No Domestic Violence Law for Men is Unfortunate
Shruti Mahapatra
The Madras High Court emphasized the absence of a domestic violence law for men while reinstating an officer who suffered cruelty and desertion by his wife. The court ruled his…
2024
Allahabad High Court: Magistrate Cannot Issue Arrest Warrant for Non-Payment of Maintenance Without Levying Fine
The Allahabad High Court has clarified that magistrates cannot issue arrest warrants for non-payment of maintenance without first exhausting recovery methods like attaching the defaulter's property under Section 421 of…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Links Live-In Relationships to Rise in Sexual Offences
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed concern over the rise in sexual offences linked to live-in relationships, citing their impact on societal values and individual behavior.
Punjab and Haryana HC Grants Divorce to Couple Who Separated Two Days After Marriage
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted mutual consent divorce to a couple who separated two days after marriage, overturning a family court's earlier dismissal of their petition.
Bride Attacks Fiancé in Andhra Pradesh: Shocking Twist to Arranged Marriage
In a shocking turn of events, a woman in Andhra Pradesh attacked her fiancé during a surprise date to avoid an arranged marriage. The man, who sustained severe injuries, is…
Divorced Woman Can Seek Maintenance Under Domestic Violence Act: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court recently affirmed that a divorced woman can seek maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act, even if there is no ongoing domestic relationship. This decision reinforces the…
MP High Court Quashes FIR Filed Under Section 498A IPC for Revengeful Intent
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed an FIR filed under Section 498A IPC, stating it was lodged to harass and pressurize the in-laws. The court found the allegations baseless and…
Woman Fined ₹20,000 for False Rape Allegation Against Husband
A special Pocso court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister. The court dismissed the case after finding the allegations baseless.
Occasional Adultery Does Not Disqualify Wife from Maintenance: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional adultery does not amount to "living in adultery" under Section 125(4) CrPC, allowing a wife to claim maintenance. The court emphasized the need…
Husband Cannot Seek Divorce to Avoid Responsibilities, Says MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot seek divorce by claiming he wants to serve his parents, stressing the sacred and lifelong nature of marriage under Hindu…