The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife cannot stop her husband from selling a flat if he offers similar accommodation nearby. The court said the wife has no right to stay in a specific property if her lifestyle is maintained.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. The judgment upheld a ₹6,000 monthly maintenance order in favor of a divorced wife.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a woman is entitled to claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. The court upheld an order asking a man to pay ₹6,000 monthly to his former wife.
The Bombay High Court ruled that an employed wife still deserves maintenance if her income isn’t enough to maintain the same standard of living she had in her matrimonial home. The husband must pay ₹15,000 monthly despite claiming her earnings were sufficient.
India is seeing a rise in false cases filed against men, including false allegations of rape, domestic violence, and dowry harassment. Many men suffer mental trauma, social stigma, and even death. It’s time to consider gender-neutral laws and faster justice.
The Bombay High Court has allowed a woman to terminate her 33-week pregnancy due to severe fetal abnormalities. The court ruled that the right to decide lies with the woman, not the medical board or the court.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife can file for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even after receiving alimony, if she cannot support herself or her children.
The Kerala High Court has declared the mandatory one-year separation period for filing mutual consent divorce under the Divorce Act as unconstitutional, stating it violates the fundamental right to seek judicial remedy.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a father cannot care for the biological and emotional needs of a girl aged 10–15, granting custody to the mother. The Court stressed the importance of maternal care during puberty.
The Bombay High Court held that a husband marrying another woman without the first wife’s consent is a form of cruelty under Section 498A IPC, as it causes serious emotional harm and mental trauma to the wife.
