Filing Criminal Case for Separate House Not ‘Cruelty’: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s demand for a separate house and her filing of a criminal case do not constitute “cruelty” for divorce purposes.
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Gujarat High Court Denies Father’s Custody Request Over Doubtful Allegations of Wife’s Extramarital Affairs
The Gujarat High Court rejected a father’s petition for custody of his children, finding no evidence that the mother’s alleged extramarital affairs harmed the children.
Bombay High Court Orders Woman to Pay Alimony to Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court has upheld a lower court’s decision requiring a woman to pay monthly alimony to her estranged husband. The court also instructed the headmaster of her school to deduct unpaid maintenance from her salary.
Man Wins Divorce Case with Wife’s Sex DVD as Evidence: Karnataka High Court
In November 2019, the Karnataka High Court upheld a divorce granted to a man who submitted video evidence of his wife’s adultery, recorded while he was away. The court emphasized the legitimacy of the evidence and dismissed the wife’s appeal.
Supreme Court: Alimony Should Be Reasonable and Not a Punishment
The Supreme Court ruled that alimony must be reasonable and realistic, emphasizing that its purpose is not to punish but to ensure financial stability for the spouse after a failed marriage.
Kerala High Court Rules Refusing Mental Health Treatment is Cruelty to Spouse
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that refusing mental health treatment for the sake of a harmonious marriage constitutes cruelty to a spouse. The court dismissed a woman’s appeal against a divorce decree granted on grounds of cruelty and desertion.
Can Husbands Claim Alimony Under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that husbands can claim alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court emphasized that this provision is intended to benefit indigent spouses, regardless of gender.
Madras High Court Rules Inducing Spouse to Live Beyond Their Means is Cruelty
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court granted a man divorce on grounds of cruelty, citing his wife’s actions of pushing him into debt and living beyond their means. This decision overturns a previous family court dismissal.
Supreme Court Rejects Married Daughter’s Claim for Compassionate Appointment
The Supreme Court has rejected a married daughter’s claim for a compassionate appointment after her father’s death, due to lack of support from her widowed mother. The court upheld the requirement that the surviving spouse must sponsor the applicant under Rule 2.2.
Allahabad High Court Grants Father Visitation Rights to Meet His Son
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a father is entitled to visitation rights to meet his son who lives with his mother. The court set a visitation schedule allowing the father to visit once a month and on specific holidays.