Karnataka High Court: Wife’s Demand for Separate House Not Cruelty
Shruti Mahapatra
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s demand for a separate house or filing a criminal case against her husband cannot be considered cruelty. The court clarified that cruelty…
Shruti Mahapatra
Gujarat High Court Denies Father’s Custody Request Over Wife’s Affair Allegations
The Gujarat High Court denied a father’s custody request, stating there was no evidence that his estranged wife’s alleged affairs endangered their children. The court upheld the family court's decision…
Bombay High Court Orders Woman to Pay Alimony to Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court has upheld a ruling requiring a school teacher to pay ₹3,000 in monthly alimony to her ex-husband. The court also ordered her employer to deduct ₹5,000…
Man Wins Divorce Case with Wife’s Sex DVD: Karnataka High Court Ruling
A Ballari man won his divorce case after submitting a DVD showing his wife’s affair. The Karnataka High Court upheld the family court’s decision, marking a significant ruling on adultery…
DNA Evidence Clears Man Accused of Rape After 17 Months in Jail
A Mumbai man, accused of raping and impregnating a deaf and mute teenager, was granted bail after spending 17 months in jail. DNA evidence proved he was not the father…
Vishnu Tiwari’s Story: Life After 20 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment
Vishnu Tiwari, falsely convicted of rape and under the SC/ST Act, spent 20 years in jail before being acquitted in 2021. His story highlights systemic failures in justice and his…
Supreme Court Allows Brother-in-Law Accused in 498A Case to Travel Abroad
The Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be denied the right to travel abroad simply because they are accused in a 498A IPC complaint. The judgment protects personal liberty…
Karnataka HC Verdict on Marital Rape Sparks Mixed Reactions Amid Ongoing Delhi HC Case
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a man cannot avoid trial for rape because the victim is his wife, sparking debates on equality, potential misuse, and the need for legal…
Youth and Father Die in Tragic Events Following Domestic Violence Case
A youth and his father tragically died by suicide in Kerala after a domestic violence complaint by the youth’s wife. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of unresolved family conflicts.
Allahabad HC on Mediation Abuse: Wife’s Parents Seeking Money, Not Settlement
The Allahabad High Court criticized the misuse of mediation in matrimonial disputes, where the wife’s parents prioritized collecting the husband's deposit over resolving conflicts. The Court issued guidelines to prevent…