The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted a mutual consent divorce to a couple who separated two days after their marriage, overturning the family court’s decision.
Former Supreme Court Justice B.N. Srikrishna discusses the misuse of rape laws and calls for the anonymity of the accused to ensure fairness and prevent undue harm.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife can be granted maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. even if there is a decree for restitution of conjugal rights against her, emphasizing the importance of support regardless of marital disputes.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that even one false complaint can amount to matrimonial cruelty, reversing a 2013 family court decision. The court granted the husband a divorce and ordered a fixed deposit for alimony in favor of the wife.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance after divorce, emphasizing that only repeated and cohabitating acts of adultery are grounds for denial.
The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court’s decision to grant divorce to a wife, emphasizing the importance of both spouses in maintaining family stability and highlighting issues of mental cruelty and non-compliance with maintenance orders.
The MP High Court ruled that requiring a husband to provide his salary slip in a maintenance case does not violate his privacy or liberty, ensuring fair adjudication in support cases.
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that non-compoundable criminal cases can be quashed if the parties have settled, there’s no chance of conviction, and no societal interest is involved.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that an estranged wife cannot be denied maintenance simply because she is well-educated, highlighting that maintenance decisions depend on various factors including the status and income of both parties.
The Gujarat High Court has ordered a wife to pay ₹10,000 to her husband after she left him due to sub-caste differences, despite both belonging to the Patel community. The court criticized the influence of caste systems on personal relationships and awarded the amount as compensation.
