The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court’s decision to grant divorce to a wife citing mental cruelty by her husband. The court emphasized that a husband and wife are the pillars of a family, and negligence from one can lead to a breakdown of the household.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified that directing a husband to submit his salary slip in a maintenance case is not a violation of privacy or constitutional rights. It helps determine fair maintenance for the wife and children.
The Jharkhand High Court reiterated that non-compoundable criminal cases may be quashed if the dispute is settled and no societal interest is involved, citing Supreme Court precedents.
In a shocking case from Yeshwanthpur, a woman was arrested for killing her husband to reunite with her lover. The police uncovered her lies after careful investigation, revealing a tragic story of betrayal.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court declared that a wife’s education cannot be grounds to deny her maintenance. Justice Bhardwaj emphasized the law’s purpose to prevent destitution and upheld the maintenance awarded by the Family Court.
Renu Sharma, accused of trying to extort ₹10 crore from Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde, has been arrested. Police say she threatened to file a rape complaint to defame the minister.
Retired Justice B.N. Srikrishna calls for anonymity for the accused in rape cases, highlighting the misuse of laws and the need for fairness in handling such allegations.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if a restitution of conjugal rights decree favors the husband. Read the full case details.
The Italian Constitutional Court ruled against automatically giving babies their father’s surname, marking a historic move toward gender equality in family law.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a single false complaint is enough to constitute matrimonial cruelty, granting divorce and directing ₹20 lakh as alimony.
