A couple in Mysuru got divorced after the husband complained that his wife only cooked Maggi noodles for every meal. This “Maggi case” sheds light on how small issues are contributing to the rising number of divorces in recent years.
In a recent case in Pune, a man was granted a divorce without alimony after his wife repeatedly ignored court orders to live together for a month. The court ruled that the wife’s refusal to comply with the order justified the divorce without financial support for her.
The Supreme Court ruled that a woman has the right to live in her home, whether it’s her in-laws’ or parents’ house. It condemned the practice of evicting women over family disputes, stressing their societal and legal protections.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a father cannot avoid his responsibility to provide for his child, even if the mother is working and earning. The court overturned a family court decision, ensuring the child’s right to maintenance.
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.
