Thai Woman Hires Mistress to Keep Husband Happy
Shruti Mahapatra
A woman from Thailand hired a mistress to ensure her husband’s happiness, citing her struggles with chronic depression. She even posted a job ad offering a salary, free accommodation, and…
January 2025
Mumbai Court Denies Dentist Wife ₹1 Lakh Maintenance, Grants Support for Children
A Mumbai court rejected a dentist wife’s request for ₹1 lakh maintenance from her husband, stating she is capable of finding a job. The court granted ₹20,000 monthly maintenance for…
Woman Posts Ex-Partner’s Obscene Pictures on Daughter’s School Website, Bail Denied
A Mumbai woman posted obscene pictures of her ex-partner on his daughter’s school website as revenge for their breakup. The court denied her bail, citing trauma caused to the family.
Kolkata Professor Forced to Resign Over Instagram Photos
A Kolkata professor was forced to resign after private Instagram photos were called "inappropriate." This case raises concerns about privacy, harassment, and gender bias in academic institutions.
Bombay High Court Orders Wife to Pay Maintenance to Ex-Husband
Discover how the Bombay High Court ruled on a landmark case under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, directing a wife to pay alimony to her ex-husband after divorce.
Karnataka High Court Awards ₹5 Lakhs Compensation for Wrongful Arrest
The Karnataka High Court ordered ₹5 lakhs compensation to a man wrongly arrested due to identity confusion. The court emphasized the importance of verifying identity before making an arrest to…
Madras High Court Orders Cheating Case for Concealing Impotency Before Marriage
The Madras High Court has directed the police to file cheating charges against a man for failing to disclose his impotency before marriage. The court ruled that the accused deceived…
Husband’s Convenience Prioritized in Matrimonial Cases When Caring for Children: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that in matrimonial cases, the husband’s convenience takes priority when he has custody of minor children. The court directed the husband to bear the…
Delhi High Court: Rejection of Maintenance in Divorce Case Doesn’t Bar Section 125 CrPC Claim
The Delhi High Court ruled that rejecting a maintenance application in divorce proceedings does not prevent a wife from seeking maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, as the provision is distinct…
Kerala High Court Clarifies Section 498A IPC Does Not Imply Guilt Under Section 306 IPC
The Kerala High Court ruled that being convicted under Section 498A IPC for cruelty does not automatically mean guilt for abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. The court emphasized…