The Delhi High Court dissolved a marriage after ruling that a wife’s false criminal complaint against her husband caused severe mental cruelty and distress, justifying the husband’s plea for divorce.
The Gujarat High Court criticized a woman living in the US for 10 years who refuses to consent to divorce and is only interested in demanding maintenance. The court suggested a one-time settlement to protect the couple’s 10-year-old son.
The Calcutta High Court awarded custody of a 4-year-old girl to her biological father, citing his financial stability and the growing bond with his daughter, overturning a prior decision that placed the child in the care of her deceased mother’s friend.
In a significant ruling, a Delhi court awarded interim custody of two young children to their father, emphasizing that the welfare of the children must come before the personal choices of the mother.
The Kolkata High Court has ordered a husband to pay Rs 2 lakh per month as interim relief to his journalist wife, despite no domestic violence charges being proven. The court’s decision includes instructions for further case progress and evidence submission.
A Delhi court has ruled that a qualified woman should not rely on alimony alone and must seek employment. The court emphasized that financial independence is crucial, even if the woman has the capacity to earn.
A Delhi district court has ruled that a woman should seek employment instead of depending on alimony from her estranged husband. The decision underscores the importance of financial independence in divorce cases.
An Indore court has ruled that a husband must pay his wife Rs 25 lakh and Rs 15,000 per month for failing to meet her basic needs. This decision highlights the legal recognition of economic domestic violence and the wife’s right to financial support.
The Orissa High Court has reduced the monthly maintenance amount for Tapaswini Dash from ₹17,000 to ₹10,000. This decision follows a prolonged legal battle involving her husband, Dr. Sumit Sahu, and a series of disputes and allegations.
A Delhi court has ruled that an unemployed husband can still be required to pay maintenance to his wife. The court affirmed that losing a job does not relieve a husband of his duty to support his spouse, highlighting that he should still contribute financially.
