The Madras High Court ruled that removing the husband from the home may be necessary to maintain domestic peace in cases of harassment. The Court emphasized that Family Courts should not hesitate to pass such orders, even if the husband has no alternative housing.
The Karnataka High Court acquitted a US-based doctor and his 77-year-old mother, ruling that the wife’s complaints of harassment and dowry were vague and exaggerated. The court noted that small family differences were magnified into major issues, leading to an unjust case.
A 25-year-old man named Ashish consumed poison after being allegedly harassed by his wife and in-laws in Sonipat, Haryana. An FIR has been filed against the wife and her family, and the case is currently under investigation.
A Mumbai woman has been accused of posting explicit photos of her ex-partner on his 14-year-old daughter’s school website. The court denied her anticipatory bail, highlighting the potential emotional impact on the child.
A 30-year-old man in Hyderabad died by suicide after being harassed by agents from online loan apps over unpaid debts. His body was found on railway tracks, and the police have registered a case. Many are facing similar harassment from loan apps that offer quick loans but resort to abusive recovery methods.
A Mumbai court rejected a woman’s request for ₹1 lakh in monthly maintenance from her husband, noting that she is qualified to work as a dentist. However, the court awarded ₹20,000 per month for the maintenance of their two children.
The Madras High Court has ordered the registration of a cheating case against a man for failing to disclose his impotence before marriage. The Court emphasized that the husband deceived his wife by hiding critical information, leading to charges under Sections 417 and 420 of the IPC.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband must maintain his wife and child if she quits her job to care for the child at his request. The Court emphasized that paying school fees does not relieve the husband of his responsibility for maintenance.
The Bombay High Court has raised concerns about the misuse of Section 498A, noting that distant relatives of the husband are often falsely accused in domestic violence cases. The Court quashed the proceedings against Jyoti Patil, emphasizing that distant relatives should not be dragged into such cases.
The Calcutta High Court approved the transfer of a divorce case from Coochebehar to Siliguri, accepting the wife’s plea due to financial and physical hardships. The decision highlights leniency towards the wife’s situation.
