Woman Cannot Sue In-Laws Anytime After 32-Year Gap, Says Borivali Court
Shruti Mahapatra
A Borivali Court ruling has denied a woman's plea under the Domestic Violence Act, stating that a lawsuit cannot be filed 32 years after the relationship ended, as it exceeds…
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Justice DY Chandrachud: “We Don’t Want Supreme Court to Be a ‘Tarikh Pe Tarikh’ Court”
Justice DY Chandrachud expressed frustration over frequent adjournment requests in the Supreme Court, stating that it should not turn into a "Tarikh Pe Tarikh" court. He urged lawyers to respect…
Widowed Daughter-in-Law Entitled to Maintenance from Father-in-Law, Rules High Court
The High Court has upheld the right of a widowed daughter-in-law to claim maintenance from her father-in-law. Despite his advanced age, the court ruled that he must provide ₹1,000 monthly…
Karnataka High Court Rules Husband’s Suggestion for Further Education and Employment Not Cruelty
The Karnataka High Court has determined that a husband's suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and seek employment does not amount to cruelty. The court also overturned dowry-related…
Madras High Court Orders Husband’s Removal from Home to Maintain Domestic Peace
The Madras High Court ruled that removing the husband from the home may be necessary to maintain domestic peace in cases of harassment. The Court emphasized that Family Courts should…
Karnataka High Court Acquits US-Based Doctor and Mother, Calls Wife’s Allegations Vague
The Karnataka High Court acquitted a US-based doctor and his 77-year-old mother, ruling that the wife's complaints of harassment and dowry were vague and exaggerated. The court noted that small…
Husband Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment by Wife and In-Laws, FIR Filed
A 25-year-old man named Ashish consumed poison after being allegedly harassed by his wife and in-laws in Sonipat, Haryana. An FIR has been filed against the wife and her family,…
Mumbai Court Rejects Wife’s ₹1 Lakh Maintenance Plea, Cites Her Qualifications as Dentist
A Mumbai court rejected a woman's request for ₹1 lakh in monthly maintenance from her husband, noting that she is qualified to work as a dentist. However, the court awarded…
Madras High Court Orders Cheating Case Against Man for Hiding Impotence Before Marriage
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…
Karnataka High Court: Husband Must Support Wife and Child After She Quits Job at His Insistence
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…