Supreme Court: Alimony Should Be Reasonable and Not a Punishment
Shruti Mahapatra
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…
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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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
MP High Court Rules on Maintenance Claim Jurisdiction Under Section 125 CrPC
The MP High Court ruled that maintenance claims under Section 125 CrPC must be filed where the parties reside, not where they make brief visits. Learn more about this important…
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Wife’s Actions to Destroy Husband’s Career and Reputation Constitutes Cruelty for Divorce
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife's actions to destroy her husband's career and reputation constitute mental cruelty, entitling the husband to divorce. This decision highlights the…
One or Two Acts of Adultery by Wife Does Not Disqualify Her from Maintenance: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance. The court clarified that continuous and repeated adultery is required…
Husband Can’t Seek Divorce to Serve Parents: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot seek divorce solely to serve his parents, upholding the sacred and unbreakable nature of marriage according to Hindu Law.