The Kerala High Court ruled that entering a second marriage during a pending divorce appeal does not constitute bigamy if the appeal is later dismissed. The decision clarifies the legal standing of second marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s demand for a separate house or filing a criminal case against her husband cannot be considered cruelty. The court clarified that cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) requires willful and unjustifiable conduct endangering mental or physical well-being.
The Gujarat High Court denied a father’s custody request, stating there was no evidence that his estranged wife’s alleged affairs endangered their children. The court upheld the family court’s decision to grant custody to the mother while ensuring the father’s visitation rights.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a ruling requiring a school teacher to pay ₹3,000 in monthly alimony to her ex-husband. The court also ordered her employer to deduct ₹5,000 monthly from her salary due to unpaid maintenance.
A Ballari man won his divorce case after submitting a DVD showing his wife’s affair. The Karnataka High Court upheld the family court’s decision, marking a significant ruling on adultery cases involving video evidence.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that refusing divorce in a failed marriage can amount to mental cruelty. The judgment stresses that irreconcilable differences and emotional distress justify legal separation.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife cannot claim her husband’s self-acquired property for unpaid maintenance without proof of negligence. The case underscores the importance of evidence in marital disputes.
The Indian government has started amending the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act to modernize the justice system. The initiative involves consultations with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and people-centric legal reforms.
Kerala will be the first state in India to make divorce registration mandatory. This move aims to protect divorcees and ensure the welfare of children involved, setting a benchmark for other states.
The Kerala High Court ruled that frequent secret phone calls by a wife to another man, ignoring her husband’s warnings, amount to matrimonial cruelty. The judgment highlights the impact of such behavior on marital relationships.
