The Bombay High Court has ruled that a wife must pay maintenance to her ex-husband under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. This decision emphasizes the applicability of alimony provisions regardless of the divorce decree.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband’s suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and find a job is not cruelty, overturning previous convictions related to dowry harassment.
The Telangana High Court has declared that depriving a spouse of social media access and damaging their reputation can be considered cruelty, setting a precedent for evolving marital norms.
The Madras High Court has ruled that removing the husband from the matrimonial home may be necessary for ensuring domestic peace, regardless of whether he has alternative accommodation. This decision underscores the court’s stance on protecting the well-being of families in contentious situations.
The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld a Raipur family court’s decision to grant divorce, ruling that a wife’s abusive visits to her husband’s office amount to cruelty. Discover the details of this landmark case.
In a dramatic turn of events in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, police used a bulldozer to enforce a court order, ensuring a woman could return to her in-laws’ house after facing domestic violence and dowry demands.
Supreme Court Justice DY Chandrachud underscores the necessity for a shift in how lawyers operate in the apex court, urging against frequent adjournments that delay proceedings and impact judicial efficiency.
The Supreme Court has directed that convicts who have served 10 years of their sentence should be granted bail if their appeals are not scheduled for a hearing soon. This move aims to declutter jails and ensure justice.
In a unique and controversial event near Banganga Tank, Mumbai, around 50 husbands performed ‘pind daan’—a ritual usually reserved for the deceased—for their living wives. Organized by Vaastav Foundation, the ceremony aimed to provide emotional closure to husbands who have faced harassment, divorce, or legal battles with their spouses.
The Bombay High Court has suggested that IPC Section 498A should be made a compoundable offence, noting the daily hardships faced by parties and the potential judicial time savings. This request aims to ease the legal process for those involved in such cases.
