The Supreme Court ruled that requiring an accused to deposit Rs. 10 Lakhs as a condition for pre-arrest bail in a 498A dowry case is unjustifiable, setting aside the Jharkhand High Court’s order.
The Karnataka High Court rejected a wife’s plea to transfer a divorce case, emphasizing the husband’s responsibilities toward their children and the need for gender-neutral equality in society.
The Bombay High Court ruled that false allegations against a husband, like calling him a “womaniser” and “alcoholic” without proof, amount to cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.
The Supreme Court recently emphasized that marriage is not a casual commitment, urging a couple to attempt mediation. The court refused to invoke Article 142 to dissolve the marriage, stating the relationship had not irretrievably broken down.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that under Section 125 of CrPC, the term ‘wife’ includes not just a lawfully wedded wife but also a woman married through the performance of necessary rites, ensuring broader legal protection for women.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that filing false cases against a husband amounts to cruelty. The court granted divorce to the husband and ordered a settlement of Rs. 18 lakhs as alimony for the wife.
A complaint has been filed against Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, accusing him of conspiracy, misconduct, and favoring his son’s clients in a legal case. The allegations also include favoritism in vaccine policies and links with anti-national figures.
The Uttarakhand High Court fined a husband ₹1 lakh for misleading his wife into signing divorce summons without her knowledge, setting aside the ex-parte divorce decree.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance unless continuous adultery at the relevant time is proven. A single act of adultery is not enough.
The Supreme Court has called for a system in the armed forces to discipline officers involved in adultery, highlighting its impact on families and professional conduct.
