The Supreme Court declared that an able-bodied husband must earn legitimately to support his wife and minor child. This ruling reinforces the husband’s duty to provide financial support and prevent destitution.
The Delhi High Court emphasized that a rape victim’s statement should be carefully considered but not treated as the absolute truth. This ruling ensures justice and fairness in the judicial process, safeguarding against false implications.
In 2015, a woman judge in New Delhi was accused of severely harassing and verbally abusing a male court staff member, even telling him to commit suicide. The staff member reported numerous instances of mistreatment, leading to severe depression.
The Uttarakhand High Court fined a husband for misleading his wife to sign divorce summons. The court ruled that the husband acted unfairly by living with his wife during the divorce process and obtaining an ex-parte divorce.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife must be proven to have been living in adultery at the relevant time to be denied maintenance. A single act of adultery does not disqualify her from receiving maintenance.
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.
The Supreme Court has acquitted a UP man after 10 years in jail due to lack of evidence in a rape and murder case, highlighting serious flaws in police investigation and judicial proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India stresses that marriage is a serious commitment, urging couples to try mediation before deciding on separation. The court underscores that marriage should not be treated casually.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that the term ‘wife’ under Section 125 CrPC includes not only a lawfully wedded wife but also a woman married by performing necessary rites. This significant decision broadens the scope of who can claim maintenance under this law.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce decree on grounds of cruelty and desertion by the wife, who had filed false cases against her husband. The court also awarded substantial alimony, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle.
