The Supreme Court of India ruled that a woman is not a “chattel” and cannot be compelled to live with her husband. This landmark decision highlights respect for women’s autonomy in marriage.
A Delhi mother punished her 5-year-old daughter by tying her hands and legs and leaving her on a rooftop in scorching heat for not completing her homework. The police have filed a case against her under the Juvenile Justice Act.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a woman’s Stridhan must be returned even after a marriage is annulled. The court dismissed the ex-husband’s petition, affirming her legal rights.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife frequently visiting her parents without informing her husband amounts to cruelty and granted a divorce to a Nagpur-based husband.
The Indore Sessions Court ruled that a wife has the right to live according to her husband’s standard of living. Failing to provide basic needs amounts to economic domestic violence.
A wedding in Karnataka was called off after a bride became upset when the groom’s hand touched her neck during the garland exchange. The incident escalated into a family dispute, requiring police intervention.
The Kerala High Court recently called for gender-neutral rape laws, particularly in cases where a false promise of marriage is made. It questioned the current laws, which allow women to avoid prosecution for tricking men, while men can be charged with rape for similar acts.
The Gauhati High Court ruled that bigamy is not recognized in Hindu law, and as such, a second wife is not entitled to a family pension if the first wife is still alive. The court’s decision highlights the legal limitations on claims made by a second wife.
The Gauhati High Court ruled that a husband cannot avoid his legal obligation to pay maintenance to his wife by entering into a private agreement. The court emphasized that a wife’s right to maintenance is a statutory entitlement under Section 125 CrPC.
A couple in Mysuru got divorced after the husband complained that his wife only cooked Maggi noodles for every meal. This “Maggi case” sheds light on how small issues are contributing to the rising number of divorces in recent years.
