The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s demand for a separate house or filing a criminal case against her husband cannot be considered cruelty. The court clarified that cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) requires willful and unjustifiable conduct endangering mental or physical well-being.
The Gujarat High Court denied a father’s custody request, stating there was no evidence that his estranged wife’s alleged affairs endangered their children. The court upheld the family court’s decision to grant custody to the mother while ensuring the father’s visitation rights.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a ruling requiring a school teacher to pay ₹3,000 in monthly alimony to her ex-husband. The court also ordered her employer to deduct ₹5,000 monthly from her salary due to unpaid maintenance.
A Ballari man won his divorce case after submitting a DVD showing his wife’s affair. The Karnataka High Court upheld the family court’s decision, marking a significant ruling on adultery cases involving video evidence.
A Mumbai man, accused of raping and impregnating a deaf and mute teenager, was granted bail after spending 17 months in jail. DNA evidence proved he was not the father of the child, shedding light on the critical role of scientific evidence in justice.
Vishnu Tiwari, falsely convicted of rape and under the SC/ST Act, spent 20 years in jail before being acquitted in 2021. His story highlights systemic failures in justice and his struggles to rebuild life at 43.
The Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be denied the right to travel abroad simply because they are accused in a 498A IPC complaint. The judgment protects personal liberty and requires substantial evidence for imposing restrictions.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a man cannot avoid trial for rape because the victim is his wife, sparking debates on equality, potential misuse, and the need for legal reforms in India’s marital laws.
A youth and his father tragically died by suicide in Kerala after a domestic violence complaint by the youth’s wife. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of unresolved family conflicts.
The Allahabad High Court criticized the misuse of mediation in matrimonial disputes, where the wife’s parents prioritized collecting the husband’s deposit over resolving conflicts. The Court issued guidelines to prevent such practices.
