The Karnataka High Court granted child custody to a father, citing the mother’s neglect due to her illicit relationship. The court emphasized that the child’s welfare should always be the priority in custody cases.
The Karnataka High Court declared a marriage null and void after the husband proved that his wife misrepresented her age and concealed important health issues at the time of their marriage.
The Bombay High Court saw a dramatic confrontation as an 11-year-old child refused to go with his father despite a court order. The court reaffirmed its custody ruling after the child broke free, and a scuffle occurred between the father and maternal relatives.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a man must pay maintenance to his estranged wife despite financial struggles, reaffirming that financial hardship does not exempt him from his legal obligation under Section 125 of the CrPC.
In a tragic incident from West Bengal, a woman killed her 4-year-old son after her boyfriend refused to accept the child. The accused are currently on the run, and police are investigating the case.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce in January 2023, as a wife insisted her husband separate from his parents. The court ruled that the marriage had broken down irretrievably.
A Gujarat man filed for annulment after discovering his wife, whom he met on a matrimonial website, was a wanted criminal from Assam. She had been involved in theft, murder, and other serious crimes.
The Delhi High Court has upheld a divorce, ruling that constant verbal abuse by a wife towards her husband amounts to cruelty. The court emphasized that no one should endure continuous abuse, upholding the husband’s petition for divorce.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife cannot block the sale of her husband’s flat if he offers similar alternative accommodation. The court emphasized that the wife’s lifestyle must be maintained, but she cannot refuse reasonable housing alternatives.
The Bombay High Court ruled that divorced women are entitled to maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. The judgment upheld a sessions court order directing a man to pay Rs 6,000 per month to his ex-wife.
