Italian Court Ends Automatic Use of Father’s Surname for Babies
Shruti Mahapatra
The Italian Constitutional Court ruled against automatically giving babies their father’s surname, marking a historic move toward gender equality in family law.
False Complaint Can Be Considered Matrimonial Cruelty, Rules Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a single false complaint is enough to constitute matrimonial cruelty, granting divorce and directing ₹20 lakh as alimony.
Man Accused of Raping Wife Dies by Suicide Over In-Laws’ ₹15 Lakh Demand
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.
Delhi High Court: Occasional Acts of Adultery Don’t Deny Wife Maintenance
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.
Father Must Pay Child Maintenance Even If Child Lives With Maternal Grandparents: Delhi HC
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…
Madras High Court: No Domestic Violence Law for Men is Unfortunate
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…
Allahabad High Court: Magistrate Cannot Issue Arrest Warrant for Non-Payment of Maintenance Without Levying Fine
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…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Links Live-In Relationships to Rise in Sexual Offences
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.
Punjab and Haryana HC Grants Divorce to Couple Who Separated Two Days After Marriage
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.
Bride Attacks Fiancé in Andhra Pradesh: Shocking Twist to Arranged Marriage
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…