Woman Discovers Husband Is Gay After 3 Years of Marriage, Files Complaint
A Karnataka woman found out her husband was gay after three years of marriage. She filed a complaint under IPC Section 498A, accusing him of domestic violence and cheating.
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MP High Court: One Year is Enough to Understand False Promise vs Breach of Promise
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a woman has enough time in a year to understand whether a promise of marriage was false or merely unfulfilled. The court quashed the FIR against the accused, stating it was an abuse of legal process.
Wife Cannot Seek Full Maintenance from Estranged Husband, Says Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot sit idle and claim full maintenance from her estranged husband. She is entitled only to supportive maintenance and must make efforts to earn a livelihood.
Hyderabad Man Ends Life Due to Harassment by Wife and In-Laws
A 38-year-old man from Hyderabad ended his life after being harassed by his wife and in-laws over family and property issues. His sister has lodged a police complaint against them.
Madras High Court: Wife Entitled to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC Even If Marriage Is Not Legal
The Madras High Court ruled that a wife and child are entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if the marriage is not legally valid due to the existence of a first marriage. The court upheld the Family Court’s order directing the husband to pay ₹10,000 per month in maintenance.
Bombay High Court: Cannot Make Section 498A IPC a Compoundable Offense
The Bombay High Court ruled that it cannot make Section 498A IPC, which criminalizes cruelty to wives, a compoundable offense. The court stated that such changes fall under the legislature’s authority, despite recommendations to amend the law.
Kerala High Court: Wife’s Convenience Should Be Prioritized in Matrimonial Disputes
The Kerala High Court ruled that in matrimonial disputes, the wife’s convenience should be prioritized when deciding case transfers. The judgment highlights the importance of joint trials to avoid conflicting decisions.
Live-in Relationship Is Not Marriage, Couples Cannot Seek Divorce: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that live-in relationships are not legally recognized as marriages. Couples who live together by agreement cannot seek divorce under marriage laws.
Bengaluru Woman Kills Mother, Hides Body in Suitcase, and Surrenders to Police
A 39-year-old physiotherapist in Bengaluru killed her mother, stuffed her body in a suitcase, and surrendered to the police. The woman confessed to the crime, which allegedly stemmed from a family dispute.
Not Having Physical Relationship After Marriage Is Not Cruelty Under IPC 498A: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that not having a physical relationship after marriage is not cruelty under IPC 498A but qualifies as cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. The court annulled the marriage but dismissed criminal proceedings against the husband.