A Borivali Court ruling has denied a woman’s plea under the Domestic Violence Act, stating that a lawsuit cannot be filed 32 years after the relationship ended, as it exceeds a reasonable time frame for legal action.
Justice DY Chandrachud expressed frustration over frequent adjournment requests in the Supreme Court, stating that it should not turn into a “Tarikh Pe Tarikh” court. He urged lawyers to respect the court’s time and avoid unnecessary delays.
The High Court has upheld the right of a widowed daughter-in-law to claim maintenance from her father-in-law. Despite his advanced age, the court ruled that he must provide ₹1,000 monthly support, affirming her legal rights under family law.
The Karnataka High Court has determined that a husband’s suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and seek employment does not amount to cruelty. The court also overturned dowry-related charges due to insufficient evidence.
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 not hesitate to pass such orders, even if the husband has no alternative housing.
The Karnataka High Court acquitted a US-based doctor and his 77-year-old mother, ruling that the wife’s complaints of harassment and dowry were vague and exaggerated. The court noted that small family differences were magnified into major issues, leading to an unjust case.
A 25-year-old man named Ashish consumed poison after being allegedly harassed by his wife and in-laws in Sonipat, Haryana. An FIR has been filed against the wife and her family, and the case is currently under investigation.
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 ₹20,000 per month for the maintenance of their two children.
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 his wife by hiding critical information, leading to charges under Sections 417 and 420 of the IPC.
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 emphasized that paying school fees does not relieve the husband of his responsibility for maintenance.
