The Delhi High Court’s recent observations on dowry deaths highlight a troubling reality: these tragedies are not solely about male dominance. Women often perpetuate hostility against each other, reinforcing harmful societal norms that view women as financial burdens.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a husband’s constant comparison of his wife to other women amounts to cruelty and is valid grounds for divorce. The court emphasized that such behavior causes mental suffering that no wife should endure.
The Karnataka High Court’s ruling that a man cannot escape trial for raping his wife has sparked mixed reactions. Petitioners in a related Delhi High Court case weigh in on the implications for marital rape laws in India.
In Sultanpuri, Delhi, a woman bit off her husband’s ear during a heated argument, leading to surgery and an FIR. The incident highlights severe domestic discord and is currently under police investigation.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a wife’s refusal to live separately from her husband, without sufficient reason, does not constitute cruelty. This decision came as the court dismissed a husband’s appeal for divorce on these grounds.
The Bombay High Court ruled that continuous cruelty is required to prove an offense under Section 498A, quashing an FIR against elderly in-laws due to lack of evidence and arbitrary investigation.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that living with another woman without dissolving a previous marriage might constitute bigamy. The court dismissed a live-in couple’s plea for police protection, citing a lack of substantial evidence.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that custody of a girl aged 10-15 should be with her mother, citing the special care required during puberty that a father may not provide. The court emphasized the welfare of the child as paramount.
A husband has petitioned the Supreme Court, alleging his wife deceived him by hiding a medical condition that affects her gender. The court has issued a notice to review the case, originally dismissed by the High Court.
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the Domestic Violence Act aims to uplift victims rather than incarcerate individuals for non-payment of maintenance. The ruling specifies that breaches of monetary relief orders should not lead to criminal proceedings under Section 31.
