The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that Section 125 CrPC is not meant to create a dependent class of people awaiting financial support from their spouses. In a recent case, the court reduced the maintenance amount after considering the wife’s qualifications and earning potential.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for being qualified, unless it is proven that she quit her job only to seek financial support. The court upheld a family court’s order granting ₹10,000 monthly to the wife and ₹5,000 for their son.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife calling her husband “Hijda” (transgender) constitutes mental cruelty. The court upheld the family court’s decision to grant the husband a divorce, noting that such derogatory language caused severe emotional harm.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law can claim maintenance from her father-in-law if she has no financial means. The court reduced the original maintenance from Rs 3,000 to Rs 1,000 per month, considering the father-in-law’s age and dependency on his other sons.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that live-in couples, even if one partner is married, are entitled to legal protection if they face threats. The court emphasized the importance of autonomy and safety, while also addressing responsibilities when minors or children are involved in live-in relationships.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a sexual relationship, even with a woman’s consent, amounts to rape if given under fear or coercion. The court dismissed a petition to quash criminal proceedings, highlighting that the relationship began under deceit and threat.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud advised a woman in a matrimonial dispute case to consider divorce by mutual consent and find a job, warning that a prolonged legal battle would only benefit lawyers and delay resolution.
The Gujarat High Court has criticized the growing trend of women exaggerating domestic violence and dowry allegations to pressure husbands and in-laws. The court quashed a 2019 FIR, noting vague accusations and the misuse of legal provisions to make offenses appear more severe.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a cruelty case, ruling that the issue stemmed from sexual incompatibility between the couple rather than dowry demands. The court found the allegations vague and lacking legal grounds for cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC.
The Supreme Court ruled that divorce can be granted under the Hindu Marriage Act if a spouse fails to restore conjugal rights for a year, highlighting the case of a man whose wife refused to comply with a 2013 court order.
