The Supreme Court recently emphasized that marriage is not a casual commitment, urging a couple to attempt mediation. The court refused to invoke Article 142 to dissolve the marriage, stating the relationship had not irretrievably broken down.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that under Section 125 of CrPC, the term ‘wife’ includes not just a lawfully wedded wife but also a woman married through the performance of necessary rites, ensuring broader legal protection for women.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that filing false cases against a husband amounts to cruelty. The court granted divorce to the husband and ordered a settlement of Rs. 18 lakhs as alimony for the wife.
A complaint has been filed against Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, accusing him of conspiracy, misconduct, and favoring his son’s clients in a legal case. The allegations also include favoritism in vaccine policies and links with anti-national figures.
The Uttarakhand High Court fined a husband ₹1 lakh for misleading his wife into signing divorce summons without her knowledge, setting aside the ex-parte divorce decree.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance unless continuous adultery at the relevant time is proven. A single act of adultery is not enough.
The Supreme Court has called for a system in the armed forces to discipline officers involved in adultery, highlighting its impact on families and professional conduct.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman who leaves her matrimonial home before divorce cannot claim a right to residence under the DV Act, even if her appeal against the divorce is pending.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized that able-bodied husbands must earn a living by legitimate means to support their wife and minor child, reinforcing the social justice intent of Section 125 Cr.P.C.
In a symbolic ceremony in Mumbai, 50 husbands performed ‘Pind Daan’ for their living wives to let go of painful memories and emotional trauma from strained or estranged relationships.
