The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that an estranged wife cannot be denied maintenance simply because she is well-educated, highlighting that maintenance decisions depend on various factors including the status and income of both parties.
The Gujarat High Court has ordered a wife to pay ₹10,000 to her husband after she left him due to sub-caste differences, despite both belonging to the Patel community. The court criticized the influence of caste systems on personal relationships and awarded the amount as compensation.
In a unique case from Haridwar, an elderly couple has taken legal action against their son and daughter-in-law, demanding a grandchild within a year or Rs 5 crore compensation due to financial hardship after funding their son’s education.
The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that a wife who leaves her marital home due to ill-treatment is entitled to maintenance, despite the husband’s claims of mutual consent.
The Karnataka High Court ordered a husband to pay Rs 25,000 to his wife for litigation expenses, allowing her to engage an advocate and contest the divorce proceedings initiated by him.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a father must provide for his child, regardless of the mother’s earnings. The court overturned a family court’s decision that denied maintenance to a daughter based on her mother’s income.
The Gauhati High Court declared that a husband cannot avoid his legal obligation to pay maintenance by signing an agreement with his wife. Discover the court’s decision and its implications for maintenance rights under Section 125 CrPC.
In the unusual “Maggi Case,” a couple divorced after the husband complained that his wife only cooked instant noodles for every meal. Judge ML Raghunath shares insights on rising divorce rates and common reasons behind them.
The Supreme Court sentenced a woman and her second husband to six months in jail for bigamy, with an alternate prison time arrangement to ensure their child’s welfare. Discover the court’s rationale and unique sentencing.
A Pune court has granted a man divorce without alimony after his wife repeatedly refused to follow court orders to live with him. The ruling highlights the consequences of non-compliance in marital disputes.
