Kerala High Court: No Offense for Second Marriage During Pending Divorce Appeal
Shruti Mahapatra
The Kerala High Court ruled that a person is not guilty of bigamy if they marry again while a divorce appeal is pending, as long as the appeal is later…
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Karnataka High Court: Wife’s Demand for Separate House Not Cruelty for Divorce
The Karnataka High Court ruled that demanding a separate house or leaving the matrimonial home is not cruelty. Filing a criminal case by the wife alone does not prove cruelty…
Gujarat High Court: Allegations of Wife’s Affair Not Enough to Deny Child Custody
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a wife's alleged extramarital affair, without solid proof, cannot be a reason to deny her custody of children, emphasizing child welfare and legal compliance.
Bombay High Court Orders Woman to Pay Alimony to Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court upheld a lower court’s order directing a woman teacher to pay alimony to her ex-husband under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Karnataka Man Wins Divorce Using Wife’s Affair Video as Evidence
In a rare case, the Karnataka High Court upheld a divorce after a man submitted video proof of his wife’s affair. The court ruled that adultery was valid grounds for…
Supreme Court: Alimony Must Be Fair and Realistic, Not a Punishment
The Supreme Court clarified that alimony should be fair and practical, not a tool to punish the other spouse. In Rajnesh vs. Neha, it stressed financial transparency and balanced support.
Indian Government Begins Major Reform of IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act
The Indian government has initiated the process to amend the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, aiming to build a modern, affordable, and people-friendly criminal justice system.
Wife Cannot Claim Husband’s Self-Acquired Property for Unpaid Maintenance: Andhra High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a wife cannot claim her husband's self-acquired property for unpaid maintenance if there is no solid proof of neglect or financial support…
No Maintenance for Wife if Divorce Is Due to Adultery, Rules Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife who is divorced due to adultery cannot claim maintenance from her ex-husband, setting aside a previous family court order.
Hiding Job and Income Details in Maintenance Plea Is Wrong, Says Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that hiding income details while seeking maintenance is a misuse of the legal process. The court said false claims must be discouraged, especially…