Indian Government Begins Major Reform of IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act
The Indian government has initiated the process to amend the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, aiming to build a modern, affordable, and people-friendly criminal justice system.
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Wife Cannot Claim Husband’s Self-Acquired Property for Unpaid Maintenance: Andhra High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a wife cannot claim her husband’s self-acquired property for unpaid maintenance if there is no solid proof of neglect or financial support denial.
No Maintenance for Wife if Divorce Is Due to Adultery, Rules Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife who is divorced due to adultery cannot claim maintenance from her ex-husband, setting aside a previous family court order.
Hiding Job and Income Details in Maintenance Plea Is Wrong, Says Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that hiding income details while seeking maintenance is a misuse of the legal process. The court said false claims must be discouraged, especially in cases under Section 125 CrPC.
Frequent Secret Calls to Another Man Is Mental Cruelty: Kerala High Court Grants Divorce
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife making repeated secret phone calls to another man despite her husband’s warning amounts to mental cruelty, making it a valid ground for divorce.
Kerala to Make Divorce Registration Mandatory to Protect Rights of Divorcees and Children
Kerala is set to become the first Indian state to make divorce registration mandatory. This move aims to protect the rights of divorcees and ensure the welfare of children involved.
Gujarat High Court: Suicide Attempt and Public Defamation Are Mental Cruelty, Denies Wife’s Plea to Reunite with Husband
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a wife’s suicide attempt and public defamation of her husband amounted to mental cruelty, dismissing her plea to restore conjugal rights.
Widow Can Receive Family Pension Even After Murder Conviction: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a widow is still eligible for a family pension even if she has been convicted of murder, stating that family pension is a welfare right, not a reward.
Supreme Court: Adult Unmarried Daughter Cannot Claim Maintenance from Father Under Section 125 CrPC
The Supreme Court ruled that an adult unmarried daughter who is physically and mentally fit cannot ask for maintenance from her father under Section 125 CrPC. Such claims should be made under Hindu law through civil court.
Supreme Court: Estranged Daughter Cannot Claim Educational or Marriage Expenses from Father
The Supreme Court ruled that a daughter who does not wish to maintain a relationship with her father cannot demand money from him for education or marriage expenses.