Can Petty Quarrels Be Termed as Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC?
Shruti Mahapatra
The court in Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam (2009) ruled that petty quarrels cannot be termed as cruelty under Section 498A IPC. Continuous or serious abuse must be…
Karnataka HC Rules Wife’s Abortion Records Private, Cannot Prove Adultery
The Karnataka High Court ruled that medical records, including abortion reports, are private and cannot be used to prove adultery, protecting the fundamental right to privacy and reinforcing doctor-patient confidentiality.
Supreme Court Orders ₹5 Crore Alimony and ₹1 Crore Support for Adult Son After Divorce
The Supreme Court orders a husband to pay ₹5 crore as alimony to his wife and ₹1 crore for his adult son after granting their divorce, ensuring financial fairness.
Bride Calls Off Wedding After Groom Touches Her Neck During Garland Exchange
A wedding in Karnataka was called off after a bride became upset when the groom's hand touched her neck during the garland exchange. The incident escalated into a family dispute,…
Johnny Depp Wins $15 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Amber Heard
A Virginia jury ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, awarding him $15 million in damages. The case centered around a 2018 op-ed…
Mother Kills 6 Children by Throwing Them Into Well After Marital Dispute in Maharashtra
In a horrifying incident in Maharashtra, a mother killed her six children by throwing them into a well following a marital dispute. The tragedy occurred in Kharavali village, and the…
Kerala High Court Calls for Gender-Neutral Rape Laws in False Promise of Marriage Cases
The Kerala High Court recently called for gender-neutral rape laws, particularly in cases where a false promise of marriage is made. It questioned the current laws, which allow women to…
Bigamy Not Allowed in Hindu Religion; Second Wife Not Entitled to Family Pension: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court ruled that bigamy is not recognized in Hindu law, and as such, a second wife is not entitled to a family pension if the first wife…
Husband Cannot Escape Maintenance Liability by Signing Agreement with Wife: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court ruled that a husband cannot avoid his legal obligation to pay maintenance to his wife by entering into a private agreement. The court emphasized that a…
Maggi Case: Couple Divorces After Husband Complains About Wife’s Noodles-Only Cooking
A couple in Mysuru got divorced after the husband complained that his wife only cooked Maggi noodles for every meal. This "Maggi case" sheds light on how small issues are…