Supreme Court Orders Sale of Rs 1.25 Crore Property to Settle Daughter-in-Law’s Maintenance
Shruti Mahapatra
The Supreme Court ordered the sale of six shops owned by a man's father to clear maintenance dues of Rs 1.25 crore owed to his wife after he abandoned her…
Shruti Mahapatra
Delhi High Court: Dowry Deaths Not Just About Male Dominance, Women Also Contribute to Abuse
The Delhi High Court highlighted that dowry deaths are not always due to male dominance alone. It pointed out that women too, at times, play a role in perpetuating abuse…
Live-in Relationship Without Divorce May Be Bigamy: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a man in a live-in relationship without legally ending his previous marriage may be committing the offence of bigamy under IPC Sections…
Bombay High Court: Continuous Cruelty Must Be Proven Under Section 498A
The Bombay High Court ruled that to prove cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC, the woman must face continuous mistreatment close to the time of filing the complaint.
Hindu Marriage Invalid Without ‘Saat Pheras’, Rules Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is not legally valid without performing the 'saptapadi' or seven rounds around the sacred fire, which is an essential ritual under…
Wife Living in Adultery Not Entitled to Maintenance, Rules Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a woman cannot claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act if she is living in an adulterous relationship, citing clear evidence of extramarital affairs.
Delhi High Court Fines Two Police Officers ₹50,000 for Illegally Detaining Man for 30 Minutes
The Delhi High Court has directed two police officers to pay ₹50,000 to a man illegally detained for half an hour, stressing that even short unlawful detentions violate fundamental rights.
Supreme Court Quashes 498A IPC Case Against In-Laws, Finds Complaint Malicious
The Supreme Court has quashed a criminal case under Section 498A IPC against a woman's in-laws, noting inconsistencies in her complaint and clear signs of malicious intent.
Supreme Court Denies 89-Year-Old Man’s Plea for Divorce from 82-Year-Old Wife
The Supreme Court refused to grant divorce to an 89-year-old man from his 82-year-old wife, saying that irretrievable breakdown of marriage cannot be a fixed rule and considering the wife's…
Kerala High Court Allows 498A Accused to Travel Abroad for Studies
The Kerala High Court has allowed a man accused under Section 498A of the IPC to travel to Australia for higher education, citing his full cooperation with the investigation and…