A woman in Chennai, Bharathy Singaravel, was denied a house rental because a bachelor tenant objected to living next to a single woman. Her story highlights the challenges single women face in finding accommodation.
In a recent judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court declared that accusing a husband of having an illicit relationship with his mother is a form of mental cruelty. The court overturned the family court’s denial of divorce, granting the husband’s appeal while setting a monthly maintenance of ₹35,000 for the wife.
After a failed Rs 13 lakh settlement, a daughter-in-law forcibly re-enters her in-laws’ home, sparking a family dispute filled with accusations of false cases and money demands.
On International Women’s Day, CJI N.V. Ramana called for prioritizing women in panel advocate appointments to improve their visibility and address the gender imbalance in India’s legal profession.
Naveen Shekharappa’s father, the Indian student killed in Ukraine, criticized India’s education system. Despite scoring 97% in PUC, Naveen couldn’t secure a medical seat in India and had to study abroad, which turned out to be costly.
In Vijayawada, a woman was arrested for attacking an APSRTC bus driver after driving in the wrong direction and engaging in a heated argument. Despite attempts by the bus conductor and passengers to intervene, the woman was taken into police custody.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has emphasized that the term “wife” should be interpreted broadly for maintenance purposes, even in cases where a marriage might be legally invalid. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar clarified that a relationship “in the nature of marriage” is sufficient for claiming maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC, and the subsistence of a previous marriage does not bar such claims. The court has remanded the matter to determine the maintenance amount.
The Kerala High Court has clarified that live-in relationships, established through mere agreements, are not legally recognized as marriages. Consequently, couples in such arrangements cannot seek divorce under the Special Marriage Act.
In a recent decision, a family court in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has mandated that a woman pay ₹5,000 monthly maintenance to her estranged husband. The court’s ruling followed allegations of harassment and domestic issues, highlighting the legal responsibilities under the Hindu Marriage Act.
The Bombay High Court recently quashed a rape case on the condition that both the accused and the alleged victim perform social service for six months. The decision followed the alleged victim’s affidavit stating the complaint stemmed from a misunderstanding.
