The Karnataka High Court has ruled that an able-bodied husband who can earn cannot seek permanent alimony from his wife after divorce. The court dismissed an appeal, citing the husband’s capacity to earn and his existing property.
The Kerala High Court granted bail in a sexual assault case, ruling that a relationship turning sour does not amount to rape. The court emphasized that the key issue is whether consent was based on a false promise of marriage.
A tragic incident in Chhattisgarh unfolded when a husband killed his wife after she threatened to have affairs with ten men. The husband attempted to cover up the crime by staging it as a suicide.
The Delhi High Court upheld a family court decision permitting a mother to take her child to Malaysia for nine days, rejecting the father’s plea over concerns of flight risk and previous non-compliance.
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a rape FIR that arose from marital discord after the parties involved reached a settlement. The court ruled that, without evidence and with both parties agreeing, the case should not proceed.
Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee admitted to making false dowry harassment accusations against her ex-husband, Promit Sen. The decade-long legal case highlights the question of what happens when a woman files a false case against a man.
In a rare case, a Pune family court has ordered a 78-year-old woman to pay Rs 25,000 per month as alimony to her 83-year-old husband. The couple, who have been married for 55 years, are seeking a divorce amid allegations of harassment and infidelity.
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that denying financial support to a wife and her minor son amounts to domestic violence under the DV Act, 2005, even if the husband and wife live separately. This decision underscores the significance of economic support in safeguarding the rights of women and children.
Egypt has launched its first association to defend men’s rights in family law, focusing on protecting men’s legal rights and addressing the rise in divorce cases.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband and his family cannot keep a woman’s Stridhan after an annulment of marriage. The court stated that Stridhan remains the woman’s property and must be returned, reinforcing the importance of a woman’s rights in marital disputes.
