The Orissa High Court ruled that a case under Section 498A of the IPC can be filed where a wife lives after leaving the matrimonial home due to cruelty. This decision reaffirms that mental torture experienced at her current residence is valid grounds for jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against a man after an amicable settlement of matrimonial disputes, highlighting the court’s power to ensure justice through such actions.
A man from Gujarat, Vimal Karia, is seeking to annul his marriage after discovering that his wife, Rekha Das, is a wanted criminal from Assam. The shocking revelation came after their marriage, leading Vimal to take legal action.
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce on the grounds of cruelty, noting that constant derogatory and humiliating remarks by a wife towards her husband and his family constitute sufficient cause for dissolution of marriage.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce after the wife insisted her husband separate from his parents. The court ruled that the marriage had irretrievably broken down, affirming the family court’s decision.
A bride in Telangana canceled her wedding last minute, demanding more dowry from the groom’s family. Learn how the situation unfolded and was eventually resolved.
The Karnataka High Court nullified a marriage after ruling that the wife misrepresented her age at the time of marriage. Learn more about the court’s decision and its implications.
The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that a daughter’s right to family property remains intact even if she received dowry at marriage. Read the full details of this landmark case.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court overturned the dowry death conviction of a mother and son, stating that comments on household work do not constitute cruelty under Section 304B IPC.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently ruled that neglecting a child’s treatment does not fall under cruelty as per Section 498-A of the IPC, dismissing a case filed by a wife against her husband and in-laws.
