The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that under Section 125 CrPC, the term ‘wife’ includes women married through rites, not just legally wedded wives. The court upheld maintenance orders and dismissed the criminal revision.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted divorce to a man citing cruelty after his wife filed false cases against him. The court also awarded Rs. 18 lakhs in alimony.
A complaint has been filed against Justice DY Chandrachud, accusing him of conspiring to benefit his son’s client and seeking the registration of an FIR.
The Uttarakhand High Court fined a husband Rs. 1 lakh for misleading his wife into signing divorce summons without her knowledge, setting aside the ex-parte divorce decree
Archana Nag, a 26-year-old blackmailer, has been arrested for extorting money from wealthy individuals by threatening to expose intimate photos and videos.
The Supreme Court highlighted that marriage is a serious commitment and cannot be dissolved lightly. It urged a couple involved in a marital dispute to attempt reconciliation.
The Supreme Court has urged armed forces to take disciplinary action against officers involved in adultery, stating that such behavior disrupts families and society. The court emphasized that adultery must not be taken lightly, especially within uniformed services where discipline is crucial.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a woman who left her matrimonial home before the divorce cannot claim the right to reside there later, even if her divorce appeal is still pending. The court clarified that the right to residence under the Domestic Violence Act only applies if the woman was living in the shared household before the divorce.
The Supreme Court has ruled that an able-bodied husband must earn by legitimate means to provide financial support to his wife and minor child. The court emphasized that this responsibility cannot be avoided, and maintenance is essential to prevent destitution.
A Surat man has been ordered to pay Rs 2 lakh per month in maintenance after failing to comply with a previous Rs 12,000 order. The arrears, dating back to March 2017, now total Rs 1.32 crore.
