Man Kills Wife After Counselling Session at Bengaluru Family Court
Shruti Mahapatra
In a shocking incident at a Bengaluru family court, a man slit his wife's throat with a machete after a divorce counselling session. Despite attempts to save her, the woman…
Divorce
Kerala High Court Declares Husband’s Comparison of Wife to Other Women as Cruelty, Grounds for Divorce
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a husband's act of comparing his wife to other women and repeatedly belittling her amounts to mental cruelty, providing valid grounds for divorce.…
Madras High Court Orders Husband’s Removal from Home to Maintain Domestic Peace
The Madras High Court ruled that removing the husband from the home may be necessary to maintain domestic peace in cases of harassment. The Court emphasized that Family Courts should…
Woman Accused of Posting Obscene Photos on Ex-Partner’s Daughter’s School Website
A Mumbai woman has been accused of posting explicit photos of her ex-partner on his 14-year-old daughter's school website. The court denied her anticipatory bail, highlighting the potential emotional impact…
Bombay High Court Orders Wife to Pay Maintenance to Ex-Husband After Divorce
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that an ex-husband is entitled to claim maintenance from his former wife under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, even after divorce. The…
Mumbai Court Rejects Wife’s ₹1 Lakh Maintenance Plea, Cites Her Qualifications as Dentist
A Mumbai court rejected a woman's request for ₹1 lakh in monthly maintenance from her husband, noting that she is qualified to work as a dentist. However, the court awarded…
Delhi High Court: Rejection of Maintenance in Divorce Does Not Bar Wife from Seeking Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Delhi High Court has clarified that a wife can still seek maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if her maintenance application is rejected in a divorce case. The Court…
MP High Court: Husband’s Convenience Prioritized in Matrimonial Cases When Caring for Children
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that when a husband has custody of minor children, his convenience should be prioritized in matrimonial cases. The Court rejected the wife's request…
Madras High Court Orders Cheating Case Against Man for Hiding Impotence Before Marriage
The Madras High Court has ordered the registration of a cheating case against a man for failing to disclose his impotence before marriage. The Court emphasized that the husband deceived…
Karnataka High Court: Husband Must Support Wife and Child After She Quits Job at His Insistence
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband must maintain his wife and child if she quits her job to care for the child at his request. The Court…