The Karnataka High Court quashed a false dowry case filed against a US-based husband and allowed him to initiate legal action against his wife for malicious prosecution. The court found no evidence of cruelty or dowry demands.
The Gauhati High Court has ruled that a husband who is healthy and capable of earning is legally required to support his wife. The court dismissed claims of unemployment as excuses and upheld a maintenance order under Section 125 CrPC.
The Telangana High Court ruled that damaging a spouse’s reputation or restricting their access to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can be considered cruelty. The court granted a husband’s divorce appeal, citing mental cruelty caused by false allegations and repeated legal cases.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a man must either take a DNA test or pay child maintenance after denying paternity. The court emphasized children’s rights and legal obligations in paternity disputes.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that in maintenance cases, courts often need to estimate a husband’s income, especially if he works in the unorganized sector, as true earnings are rarely disclosed in legal proceedings.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman must pay ₹10,000 monthly maintenance to her ex-husband, who is unable to work due to health issues. The court clarified that under the Hindu Marriage Act, both spouses have equal rights to financial support.
The Supreme Court acquitted a man in a 30-year-old suicide case, stating that mere harassment is not enough to prove abetment. The court emphasized the importance of legal assessment and due process.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court imposed a ₹1 lakh fine on a woman for continuing a case against her ex-husband despite a mutual divorce and ₹50 lakh settlement, calling it a misuse of the legal process.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother influencing her daughter to speak against her father constitutes mental cruelty. The court granted the husband a divorce, highlighting the breakdown of marriage and ongoing legal battles.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman can seek relief under the Domestic Violence (DV) Act even if her marriage is later declared null and void, as she still qualifies as an “aggrieved person” under the law.
