Delhi High Court: Mere Demand of Dowry Not an Offence Under Section 498A IPC
Shruti Mahapatra
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against distant relatives in a dowry case, ruling that a mere demand of dowry without evidence of cruelty is not an offence under…
Child Custody
Supreme Court: Wife Can Claim Maintenance from Second Husband Even If First Marriage Not Legally Ended
The Supreme Court has held that a woman can claim maintenance from her second husband even if her first marriage was not legally dissolved. The Court emphasized that Section 125…
Calcutta High Court: Asking Educated, Earning Wife to Share Expenses Is Not Cruelty
The Calcutta High Court ruled that asking an educated, earning wife to share household expenses or pay EMIs for joint property is not cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The Court…
Karnataka HC Rejects Wife’s Plea to Transfer Divorce Case, Stresses Gender Equality
The Karnataka High Court rejected a wife’s plea to transfer her divorce case, ruling that the husband’s difficulties in caring for their children outweigh her inconvenience. The Court highlighted the…
Supreme Court: Husband Is Legal Father of Child Born During Marriage Despite Adultery Claim
The Supreme Court ruled that a husband remains the legal father of a child born during marriage, even if the wife claims adultery. It upheld the presumption of legitimacy under…
Karnataka High Court: Wife Cannot Face Extortion Charges for Claiming Maintenance
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot face extortion charges for seeking or receiving maintenance granted by a court and quashed both husband and wife’s complaints.
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR: Asking Wife to Bring Money Without Proof Is Not Harassment
The Bombay High Court held that vague allegations of money demand without specific proof do not amount to harassment. The Court quashed the FIR against the husband and his family.
Allahabad High Court: Wife Earning ₹73,000 Denied Maintenance, Child Granted ₹25,000
The Allahabad High Court denied maintenance to a wife earning ₹73,000 and owning a flat worth ₹80 lakh but upheld ₹25,000 monthly maintenance for the child.
Delhi HC: Wife Entitled to Family Pension Even if Husband Dies During Matrimonial Dispute
The Delhi High Court held that a wife is entitled to family pension from the date of her husband’s death, even if matrimonial disputes were pending, unless a divorce had…
Wife Cannot Be Denied Maintenance Just for Being Qualified: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for being educated or qualified unless it is proven she left her job only to…