Woman Forces Sister to Marry Lover to Hide Her Affair
Shruti Mahapatra
A 23-year-old woman in Ahmedabad was forced to marry her sister's lover to hide the sister's extramarital affair. The case was brought to light by Abhayam Helpline counsellors.
Child Custody
Delhi HC: Father Must Pay Maintenance Even if Daughter Lives with Maternal Grandparents
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a father must continue to pay maintenance for his daughter even if she resides with her maternal grandparents, emphasizing that his responsibilities remain…
Allahabad HC: Magistrate Cannot Issue Arrest Warrant for Non-Payment of Maintenance Without Fine
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Magistrate cannot issue an arrest warrant for non-payment of maintenance without first imposing a fine, ensuring compliance with Section 421 of CrPC.
HC Overturns Family Court Decision, Grants Divorce to Couple Separated After Two Days
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.
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The issues faced by Indian Man in our society
Ex-Chief Justice Advocates for Anonymity of Rape Accused Amid Rising Misuse of Laws
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.
Allahabad HC: Wife Can Receive Maintenance Even If Ordered to Restore Marital Relationship
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…
False Complaints Can Constitute Matrimonial Cruelty: Punjab and Haryana HC
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…
Delhi High Court: Wife Can’t Be Denied Maintenance for Occasional Adultery
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…
Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce Granted in Wife’s Favor, Emphasizes Importance of Marital Harmony
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…
MP High Court: Husband Must Provide Salary Slip in Maintenance Case
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…