The Supreme Court of India stresses that marriage is a serious commitment, urging couples to try mediation before deciding on separation. The court underscores that marriage should not be treated casually.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that the term ‘wife’ under Section 125 CrPC includes not only a lawfully wedded wife but also a woman married by performing necessary rites. This significant decision broadens the scope of who can claim maintenance under this law.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce decree on grounds of cruelty and desertion by the wife, who had filed false cases against her husband. The court also awarded substantial alimony, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle.
The Bombay High Court declared that accusing a husband of being a womanizer and alcoholic without proof is cruelty. The court upheld a family court’s decision to dissolve the couple’s marriage, citing the wife’s baseless allegations.
The Supreme Court ruled against a Jharkhand High Court order requiring a husband to deposit Rs. 10 lakhs for pre-arrest bail in a 498A case, stating it was unjustifiable.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently denied permanent alimony to a wife living in adultery after her husband was granted a divorce on grounds of cruelty and adultery.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a wife’s plea to overturn a divorce decree, citing her awareness of legal procedures and unjustified absence during court proceedings.
The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that individuals can be represented by a power of attorney in divorce proceedings under The Hindu Marriage Act, overturning a Family Court’s earlier decision.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that marrying another woman without the first wife’s consent amounts to cruelty under IPC Section 498-A, highlighting the severe mental trauma and injury this can cause.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has awarded custody of a minor girl to her mother, citing the need for special care during puberty. The court emphasized that a father cannot adequately address the biological changes a girl undergoes between the ages of 10 to 15.
