A Gujarat High Court case reveals a woman living in the US for 10 years refusing divorce and focusing solely on maintenance while neglecting responsibilities for her 10-year-old son.
A husband has moved the Supreme Court, accusing his wife and her father of concealing a medical condition before marriage, amounting to cheating under Section 420 IPC. The petition challenges the High Court’s earlier dismissal of the case.
A woman in Ahmedabad, upset with her unemployed husband for spending her money, conspired with her lover and two others to murder him. Police have arrested three suspects, while one is absconding.
A Mumbai woman was arrested for killing her husband, allegedly torturing him for being jobless post-lockdown. Police uncovered video evidence showing the assaults leading to his death.
The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman who mistreats her elderly in-laws has no right to stay in their house. The court upheld the eviction and directed the provision of alternative accommodation under the Domestic Violence Act.
The Delhi High Court dissolved a marriage, stating that the wife’s false criminal complaint caused immense mental cruelty and agony to her husband. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated, leading to the husband’s plea for divorce being accepted.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a wife’s failure to report her missing husband or living with another man does not amount to criminal conspiracy under Section 120-B IPC, citing insufficient evidence to prove an agreement to commit a crime.
On International Women’s Day, CJI NV Ramana called for prioritizing women in panel advocate appointments. He stressed the need to address gender imbalance in the legal profession and enhance women’s visibility before the Bench.
The Calcutta High Court awarded custody of a 4-year-old girl to her biological father, overturning its earlier decision. The court prioritized the child’s welfare and highlighted the father’s financial stability and growing emotional bond with the child.
A Delhi court granted interim custody of two young children to their father, prioritizing their welfare over the mother’s personal choices. The court emphasized the importance of stable and nurturing parenting.
