The Gujarat High Court has ordered a woman to pay ₹10,000 to her husband after she left him due to sub-caste differences, highlighting the negative impact of caste biases on modern relationships.
An elderly couple in Haridwar has filed a court case demanding either a grandchild within a year or ₹5 crore in compensation from their son and daughter-in-law due to financial and emotional hardships.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife leaving her marital home due to ill-treatment is entitled to maintenance, rejecting the husband’s claim that she moved out with mutual consent.
The Karnataka High Court directed a husband to pay Rs 25,000 to his wife as legal fees for a divorce case, ensuring she can contest the proceedings effectively.
The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court’s decision to grant divorce to a wife citing mental cruelty by her husband. The court emphasized that a husband and wife are the pillars of a family, and negligence from one can lead to a breakdown of the household.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified that directing a husband to submit his salary slip in a maintenance case is not a violation of privacy or constitutional rights. It helps determine fair maintenance for the wife and children.
The Jharkhand High Court reiterated that non-compoundable criminal cases may be quashed if the dispute is settled and no societal interest is involved, citing Supreme Court precedents.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court declared that a wife’s education cannot be grounds to deny her maintenance. Justice Bhardwaj emphasized the law’s purpose to prevent destitution and upheld the maintenance awarded by the Family Court.
Retired Justice B.N. Srikrishna calls for anonymity for the accused in rape cases, highlighting the misuse of laws and the need for fairness in handling such allegations.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if a restitution of conjugal rights decree favors the husband. Read the full case details.
