Living Together Without Divorce May Be Bigamy: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that entering a live-in relationship without divorcing a legal spouse could be considered bigamy under IPC Sections 494 and 495.
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Spouse Choosing Unemployment Should Not Burden Partner with Maintenance: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that a spouse who can earn but stays unemployed without reason should not financially burden the other partner.
Supreme Court Rejects 89-Year-Old Man’s Divorce Plea Against 82-Year-Old Wife
The Supreme Court rejected an 89-year-old man’s plea for divorce from his 82-year-old wife, ruling that an “irretrievable breakdown of marriage” is not always a reason to dissolve a marriage. The Court emphasized that marriage remains a sacred institution in India.
Kerala High Court: Wife Not Knowing Cooking or Seeking Employer’s Help Not Cruelty
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife not knowing how to cook or seeking help from her husband’s employer to fix their strained marriage does not amount to cruelty. The Court dismissed the husband’s plea for divorce, emphasizing that minor issues cannot justify dissolving a marriage.
Wife Cannot Claim Maintenance If in Adultery, Rules Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot claim maintenance if she is in an adulterous relationship. The court upheld the decision to deny maintenance based on evidence of extramarital affairs.
Delhi High Court: Financial Instability Can Be Mental Cruelty, Grants Divorce to Wife
The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s financial instability, leading to anxiety and distress for his wife, can be considered mental cruelty, granting divorce on these grounds.
Watching Porn and Masturbating Not Grounds for Divorce, Says Madras High Court
The Madras High Court ruled that watching porn and self-pleasure are not valid reasons for divorce, emphasizing a spouse’s right to privacy and the need for strong evidence in marital disputes.
Bombay High Court: Second Marriage While First Exists is Rape, Not Just Bigamy
The Bombay High Court ruled that a second marriage while the first is still valid is not just bigamy but also rape if obtained under false pretenses. The court dismissed a petition to quash the FIR against the accused.
Ex-Wife Cannot Claim Residence in Shared Household After Divorce: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that a divorced wife cannot claim residence in her ex-husband’s house as a shared household. The court upheld the eviction order, stating that she had no legal right to stay there.
Delhi High Court Criticizes Police for Wrongfully Booking Father and Grandmother in Child’s Death
The Delhi High Court criticized the police for falsely accusing a father and grandmother in a 2-year-old’s death. The court found no evidence against them and warned against careless legal appeals.