The Supreme Court ruled that individuals cannot be denied their right to travel abroad merely because they are accused in a 498-A IPC complaint. This decision reinforces the protection of personal liberty and emphasizes the importance of valid travel documentation.
The Allahabad High Court criticized the wife’s parents for attending mediation sessions only to collect money deposited by the husband, emphasizing the need for genuine dispute resolution.
In a shocking case from Sonipat, Haryana, an elderly mother-in-law has accused her daughter-in-law of beating her for eating an extra roti. The incident has sparked a police investigation.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has fined a woman 1 lakh for making false cruelty allegations against her 100% disabled in-laws, highlighting the misuse of legal processes for personal vendettas.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s demand for a separate house and her filing of a criminal case do not constitute “cruelty” for divorce purposes.
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that refusing mental health treatment for the sake of a harmonious marriage constitutes cruelty to a spouse. The court dismissed a woman’s appeal against a divorce decree granted on grounds of cruelty and desertion.
In April 2022, the Supreme Court criticized the Allahabad High Court’s approach to rejecting bail applications and granted bail to a man who had served over 14 years in prison. The decision highlights the need for a practical approach to bail matters.
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court granted a man divorce on grounds of cruelty, citing his wife’s actions of pushing him into debt and living beyond their means. This decision overturns a previous family court dismissal.
A Gujarat court sentenced dentist Kinnari Patel to life imprisonment for poisoning her brother and his 14-month-old daughter over a property dispute. Read the full story of the case and the court’s decision.
Chief Justice NV Ramana calls for mediation in a 41-year-long marital dispute involving 60 cases between a husband and wife, emphasizing the need for resolution.
