The Delhi High Court ruled that piercing a girl child’s ears is not child abuse and directed Mint newspaper and a journalist to remove defamatory content against YouTuber Gaurav Taneja and his wife Ritu Rathee.
The Telangana High Court ruled that false allegations against a husband’s relatives in matrimonial disputes, based on vague claims, can lead to the misuse of legal processes. Read more about the judgment and its legal significance.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that while a relationship between a brother-in-law and sister-in-law is immoral, it does not constitute rape if the woman is a consenting adult. Learn more about the case and legal implications.
The Chhattisgarh High Court declared that false accusations under Section 498-A IPC against a husband and his family amount to mental cruelty. The court granted a divorce decree to the husband while ordering alimony to the wife.
The Delhi High Court condemned husbands who force their wives to file execution petitions to delay maintenance payments. Justice Asha Menon termed the petitioner’s actions as shameful and upheld the family court’s order.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that treating a wife as a “cash cow” amounts to mental cruelty. The judgment emphasizes the impact of financial dependency and emotional neglect in marital relationships.
The Allahabad High Court denied protection to a live-in couple, stating that the woman was already married and the relationship lacked legal standing. The judgment sheds light on the challenges of live-in relationships under Indian law.
The Madras High Court advises estranged couples to foster empathy and hospitality during child visitation, emphasizing the importance of a supportive environment for the child’s well-being.
Supreme Court Judge Justice S. Ravindra Bhat stresses the importance of equal domestic responsibilities between men and women. He highlights the need for better gender representation in professions, especially the judiciary, to create a fairer society.
The Bombay High Court ruled that women should not be forced to choose between their careers and children. The court allowed a mother to move to Poland with her daughter while ensuring the father retained visitation rights, balancing parental and professional priorities.
