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.
The Bombay High Court has raised concerns about the misuse of Section 498A, noting that distant relatives of the husband are often falsely accused in domestic violence cases. The Court quashed the proceedings against Jyoti Patil, emphasizing that distant relatives should not be dragged into such cases.
The Calcutta High Court approved the transfer of a divorce case from Coochebehar to Siliguri, accepting the wife’s plea due to financial and physical hardships. The decision highlights leniency towards the wife’s situation.
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has called on states to set up family courts in every district with a population of over 10 lakh. He emphasized the need for careful handling of sensitive family cases.
The Telangana High Court ruled that false allegations against a husband’s relatives in marital disputes can lead to misuse of the legal process, stressing the need for specific evidence to avoid unjust trials.
A daughter-in-law forcibly re-enters her marital home after a failed Rs 13 lakh settlement, leading to a tense standoff with her in-laws. Learn about the ongoing legal battles and escalating demands.
The High Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband in a 498A case, stating that custody won’t resolve the issue. Justice SV Kotwal noted that “marriages are made in hell,” reflecting the ongoing disputes between the couple.
The Delhi High Court has highlighted the need to address false cases filed against husbands to prevent damage to the social fabric and misuse of the legal system. The court’s comments came in a case involving false claims of a woman’s suicide, which led to severe legal consequences for the husband and his family.
Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee admitted to making false dowry harassment accusations against her ex-husband, Promit Sen. The decade-long legal case highlights the question of what happens when a woman files a false case against a man.
