A 21-year-old man accused of raping his wife died by suicide after financial demands from his in-laws allegedly pushed him into distress. This tragic incident occurred in Faridabad.
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance, reaffirming the protective nature of India’s maintenance laws.
The Delhi High Court ruled that a father cannot refuse to pay maintenance for his child, even if the child lives with maternal grandparents. The court emphasized the father’s ongoing responsibility despite his financial situation.
The Madras High Court emphasized the absence of a domestic violence law for men while reinstating an officer who suffered cruelty and desertion by his wife. The court ruled his suspension was unwarranted.
The Allahabad High Court has clarified that magistrates cannot issue arrest warrants for non-payment of maintenance without first exhausting recovery methods like attaching the defaulter’s property under Section 421 of CrPC.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed concern over the rise in sexual offences linked to live-in relationships, citing their impact on societal values and individual behavior.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted mutual consent divorce to a couple who separated two days after marriage, overturning a family court’s earlier dismissal of their petition.
In a shocking turn of events, a woman in Andhra Pradesh attacked her fiancé during a surprise date to avoid an arranged marriage. The man, who sustained severe injuries, is now recovering.
The Bombay High Court recently affirmed that a divorced woman can seek maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act, even if there is no ongoing domestic relationship. This decision reinforces the legal rights of divorced women in India.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed an FIR filed under Section 498A IPC, stating it was lodged to harass and pressurize the in-laws. The court found the allegations baseless and dismissed the case.
