The Supreme Court has held that a woman can claim maintenance from her second husband even if her first marriage was not legally dissolved. The Court emphasized that Section 125 CrPC is a welfare law aimed at preventing destitution and restored the Family Court’s order granting maintenance.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that asking an educated, earning wife to share household expenses or pay EMIs for joint property is not cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The Court quashed the criminal case against a husband and his father, stressing that normal financial expectations in marriage cannot be treated as harassment.
The Karnataka High Court rejected a wife’s plea to transfer her divorce case, ruling that the husband’s difficulties in caring for their children outweigh her inconvenience. The Court highlighted the importance of gender equality and stressed that true equality means fair treatment for both men and women.
The Supreme Court ruled that a husband remains the legal father of a child born during marriage, even if the wife claims adultery. It upheld the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Evidence Act.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot face extortion charges for seeking or receiving maintenance granted by a court and quashed both husband and wife’s complaints.
The Bombay High Court held that vague allegations of money demand without specific proof do not amount to harassment. The Court quashed the FIR against the husband and his family.
The Allahabad High Court denied maintenance to a wife earning ₹73,000 and owning a flat worth ₹80 lakh but upheld ₹25,000 monthly maintenance for the child.
The Delhi High Court held that a wife is entitled to family pension from the date of her husband’s death, even if matrimonial disputes were pending, unless a divorce had taken place. The court ordered arrears with 6% interest to be paid to the petitioner.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for being educated or qualified unless it is proven she left her job only to seek support. The Court upheld the family court’s decision granting ₹15,000 monthly maintenance.
The Supreme Court has ruled that divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act can be granted if a conjugal rights order is not followed for one year. Granting divorce after 16 years of separation, the court directed the husband to pay ₹30 lakh as one-time alimony.
