Gujarat Man Seeks to Annul Marriage After Discovering Wife’s Criminal Past
Shruti Mahapatra
A Gujarat man filed for annulment after discovering his wife, whom he met on a matrimonial website, was a wanted criminal from Assam. She had been involved in theft, murder,…
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Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce Over Constant Verbal Abuse by Wife
The Delhi High Court has upheld a divorce, ruling that constant verbal abuse by a wife towards her husband amounts to cruelty. The court emphasized that no one should endure…
Orissa HC: Case Can Be Filed Where Wife Resides After Leaving Matrimonial Home Due to Cruelty
The Orissa High Court ruled that a case under Section 498A can be filed where a wife resides after leaving her matrimonial home due to cruelty. The court referenced the…
Supreme Court: Criminal Proceedings Can Be Quashed in Genuine Matrimonial Settlements
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a man after an amicable matrimonial settlement. The ruling cited the power to quash cases under Article 142 of the Constitution when disputes…
Husbands Not Entitled to Protection Under Domestic Violence Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that husbands cannot seek protection under the Domestic Violence Act, which is intended to safeguard women from abuse. The ruling reinforces the Act’s focus on…
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Rising False Cases Against Men in India: A Wake-Up Call for the Government
False cases against men in India are rising, causing serious harm and injustice. With multiple cases of false accusations leading to imprisonment, harassment, and even suicide, it's time for the…
Mental Cruelty Can Occur Even If In-Laws Live Separately: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ruled that mental cruelty can occur even if in-laws live separately from the complainant. The court dismissed a petition challenging cruelty charges, stating that mental…
Convicted Husband Cannot Claim Dowry Items, Rules Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a husband convicted of murdering his wife cannot claim ownership of dowry items given at the time of marriage. The court…
Sexual Relationship Under Fear is Rape, Even with Consent: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a sexual relationship, even with consent, constitutes rape if the woman is under fear or threat. The court dismissed a petition challenging the…