Delhi Court Orders Woman to Pay Rs. 15 Lakh to Ex-Husband for Defamation
A Delhi court has ordered a woman to pay Rs. 15 lakh to her ex-husband for defamation, citing harm to his reputation and professional life through false accusations and emails.
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Bombay High Court: Husband’s Relatives Cannot Be Prosecuted Under Section 498A for Advising Wife to Tolerate Cruelty
The Bombay High Court ruled that a husband’s relatives cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A IPC merely for advising the wife to endure his abusive behavior, highlighting the need for legal reform in such cases.
Telangana High Court: Damaging Spouse’s Reputation or Depriving Social Media Access May Amount to Cruelty
The Telangana High Court ruled that damaging a spouse’s reputation or denying access to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram may amount to cruelty, setting a precedent in modern divorce cases. The court granted divorce in a case where the wife’s repeated false allegations and desertion caused mental cruelty.
HC Grants US-Based Man the Right to Prosecute Wife for Malicious Prosecution
The Karnataka High Court granted a US-based man the right to prosecute his wife for malicious prosecution after quashing charges against him in a false dowry case. The court cited the misuse of legal procedures and upheld the husband’s claim of innocence.
20-Year-Old DU Student Abducted and Killed Over Alleged Love Affair in UP
A 20-year-old Delhi University student was abducted from his home and beaten to death in Baghpat, UP, over an alleged love affair. The boy’s mother denies all allegations, as police arrest two suspects involved in the crime.
Couple Sentenced to 6 Months Jail for Bigamy, Supreme Court Orders Alternate Prison Time
The Supreme Court sentenced a woman and her second husband to six months in jail for bigamy, noting the gravity of the offense. The Court allowed alternate prison terms to ensure one parent stays with their child, marking an unusual but compassionate sentencing decision.
Allahabad High Court Denies Relief to Man Who Secretly Took Daughter’s DNA Test to Deny Paternity
The Allahabad High Court rejected a man’s request for a fresh DNA test to deny paternity of his daughter and avoid paying maintenance. The court emphasized the presumption of legitimacy for children born within marriage, criticizing the use of secret DNA tests.
Wife Calling Husband ‘Hijda’ Considered Mental Cruelty: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a wife calling her husband “Hijda” (transgender) is an act of mental cruelty, upholding the family court’s decision to dissolve their marriage due to irreparable breakdown.
Allahabad High Court Orders Man to Undergo DNA Test or Pay Child Maintenance
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a man must either pay maintenance for his children or undergo a DNA test to prove his claim of not being their father. The court stressed the importance of children’s rights in paternity cases.
Gauhati High Court: Healthy Husband Legally Obligated to Support Wife
The Gauhati High Court ruled that if a husband is healthy and capable of earning, he is legally bound to support his wife. The court dismissed claims of lack of employment as invalid excuses to evade maintenance payments.