The Bombay High Court ruled that an employed wife still deserves maintenance if her income isn’t enough to maintain the same standard of living she had in her matrimonial home. The husband must pay ₹15,000 monthly despite claiming her earnings were sufficient.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a woman can file a cruelty case under Section 498A IPC at the place where she is living after leaving her matrimonial home due to abuse. This ensures mental cruelty at her current residence is also recognized under the law.
India is seeing a rise in false cases filed against men, including false allegations of rape, domestic violence, and dowry harassment. Many men suffer mental trauma, social stigma, and even death. It’s time to consider gender-neutral laws and faster justice.
Chirag Varaiya, a Mumbai-based chartered accountant, was found dead by suicide at an Igatpuri resort. The incident occurred weeks after he was booked in a case by Bhandup police. A suicide note has been recovered.
In Kanpur’s Cooperganj area, a woman allegedly threw acid on her husband after a heated argument over her returning home late. The husband was admitted to the hospital, and police have registered a case.
The Bombay High Court ruled that mental cruelty under Section 498A IPC can happen even when in-laws live separately. The court dismissed an attempt by the husband’s relatives to cancel a dowry and cruelty case.
A shocking incident in Bengaluru saw a woman drive her SUV with a man clinging to the bonnet for nearly 3 to 4 km. Both parties have been booked under multiple IPC sections after filing complaints against each other.
The Bombay High Court has allowed a woman to terminate her 33-week pregnancy due to severe fetal abnormalities. The court ruled that the right to decide lies with the woman, not the medical board or the court.
The Madras High Court reduced a woman’s life sentence to 10 years in jail for setting her minor daughter on fire after a fight. The court ruled that the act was not intentional murder but a result of a heated argument.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife can file for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even after receiving alimony, if she cannot support herself or her children.
