Indian Government Begins Major Reform of IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act
The Indian government has initiated the process to amend the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, aiming to build a modern, affordable, and people-friendly criminal justice system.
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False Allegations of Extra-Marital Affair Are Mental Cruelty, Says Delhi High Court While Upholding Divorce
The Delhi High Court ruled that making false accusations of an extra-marital affair amounts to mental cruelty and upheld the divorce granted to a husband by the family court.
Wife’s Letter to Husband’s Boss About Cruelty Case Not Defamation: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court held that a wife’s letter to her husband’s superior informing him of a cruelty case under Section 498A does not amount to criminal defamation if made in good faith.
Wife Cannot Claim Husband’s Self-Acquired Property for Unpaid Maintenance: Andhra High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a wife cannot claim her husband’s self-acquired property for unpaid maintenance if there is no solid proof of neglect or financial support denial.
No Maintenance for Wife if Divorce Is Due to Adultery, Rules Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife who is divorced due to adultery cannot claim maintenance from her ex-husband, setting aside a previous family court order.
Hiding Job and Income Details in Maintenance Plea Is Wrong, Says Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that hiding income details while seeking maintenance is a misuse of the legal process. The court said false claims must be discouraged, especially in cases under Section 125 CrPC.
Frequent Secret Calls to Another Man Is Mental Cruelty: Kerala High Court Grants Divorce
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife making repeated secret phone calls to another man despite her husband’s warning amounts to mental cruelty, making it a valid ground for divorce.
Kerala to Make Divorce Registration Mandatory to Protect Rights of Divorcees and Children
Kerala is set to become the first Indian state to make divorce registration mandatory. This move aims to protect the rights of divorcees and ensure the welfare of children involved.
Supreme Court: Section 498A Misused to Target Husbands and Their Families in Matrimonial Disputes
The Supreme Court has cautioned against the misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial cases, stating that vague allegations against husbands and their relatives can lead to abuse of the legal system.
Tripura Woman Beheads Husband, Hangs Severed Head from Ceiling; Arrested by Police
In a shocking crime in Tripura, a woman allegedly beheaded her husband and hung the severed head from the ceiling. She was later arrested and sent to judicial custody.