Gujarat Man Seeks Police Help, Says Alcoholic Wife Abuses Him
Shruti Mahapatra
A 29-year-old man from Ahmedabad has asked for police protection, claiming his alcoholic wife abuses him and threatens his family. He says she beats him after drinking and makes false…
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Wife Not Disqualified from Maintenance Over Alleged Affair: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance based on unproven or one-time immoral acts. The court said continuous adultery must be proven to disqualify her…
Bombay High Court: Women Can’t File Domestic Violence Complaint at a Place They Are Just Visiting
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a woman cannot file a domestic violence complaint in a city she is only visiting. The decision came after a woman filed a…
Husband Granted Anticipatory Bail in 498A Case: Bombay High Court Says “Marriages Made in Hell, Not Heaven”
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Boy Under 21 Can Marry and Live With Partner of Choice, Says Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court clarified that a marriage is not automatically invalid if the groom is under 21, as long as both individuals are legally adults and the relationship is…
60-Year-Old Ludhiana Man Dies by Suicide After Threat of Fake Dowry Case
In Ludhiana, a 60-year-old man died by suicide after being threatened with a fake dowry case by his daughter-in-law and her family. Police have filed charges and are investigating.
Human Teeth Not Considered a Dangerous Weapon: Bombay High Court Rules in Family Dispute Case
Bombay High Court quashes a case where a woman alleged being bitten by her sister-in-law. The court ruled that human teeth are not a dangerous weapon, referencing a 2004 Supreme…
Delhi High Court Rejects Man’s Plea for Income Tax Probe Into Wife’s Family Over ₹2 Crore Dowry
The Delhi High Court rejected a man’s plea to investigate his wife’s family’s finances after he claimed they gave him ₹2 crore dowry. The court found the issue to be…
Wife Can’t Be Charged With Extortion for Seeking Court-Granted Maintenance: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot be accused of extortion for seeking or receiving maintenance granted by a competent court, stating that such actions do not amount…
Bombay High Court: Asking Wife to Bring Money Without Threat or Abuse Is Not Harassment
The Bombay High Court ruled that merely asking a wife to bring money from her parents, without clear proof of cruelty or abuse, does not amount to harassment, while quashing…