Kerala to Introduce Mandatory Divorce Registration
Shruti Mahapatra
Kerala will be the first state in India to make divorce registration mandatory. This move aims to protect divorcees and ensure the welfare of children involved, setting a benchmark for…
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Kerala High Court: Secret Phone Calls by Wife Can Be Matrimonial Cruelty
The Kerala High Court ruled that frequent secret phone calls by a wife to another man, ignoring her husband’s warnings, amount to matrimonial cruelty. The judgment highlights the impact of…
Punjab and Haryana High Court Criticizes False Claims in Maintenance Plea
The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized a woman for concealing her job details and income in a maintenance plea. The Court stressed that honest disclosure is vital to ensure…
Punjab High Court Rules Widow Eligible for Family Pension Despite Murder Conviction
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court declared that a widow remains eligible for a family pension even after being convicted of murder, emphasizing the welfare nature…
Unmarried Daughter Not Entitled to Claim Maintenance Under Section 125 of CrPC: Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India ruled that an unmarried daughter who has reached majority age and is not suffering from any disability is not entitled to claim maintenance under Section…
Daughter Not Entitled to Claim Expenses from Father If She Chooses to Break Relationship: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that a daughter cannot claim expenses for her education or marriage from her father if she does not wish to maintain a relationship with him. The…
Son Cannot Claim Rights Over Parents’ Property While They Are Alive: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court ruled that a son cannot claim rights over his parents' property while they are still alive. The court also addressed a guardianship case involving a woman…
Husband Must Pay Interim Maintenance Despite 36-Year Delay in Application: Rajasthan HC
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a husband cannot escape his responsibility to pay ₹5,000 in interim maintenance, even if his wife filed the application 36 years after their…
High Court Urges Mother to Help Son Bond With Father Through Video Calls
The Gujarat High Court stressed the need for a mother to facilitate video calls between her son and his estranged father to build a relationship. The court expressed concern that…
Wife Falsely Claims Unemployment to Obtain Maintenance: High Court Ruling
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a spouse who submits false information about unemployment to claim maintenance can face legal action. The judgment stresses the need for honesty…