The Calcutta High Court ruled that bigamy under Section 494 IPC applies only to the husband remarrying during a valid marriage. The second wife cannot be held liable under this provision, clarifying her legal standing in such cases.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that refusing divorce in a failed marriage can amount to mental cruelty. The judgment stresses that irreconcilable differences and emotional distress justify legal separation.
The Madras High Court has ruled that a husband’s extramarital affair causing severe mental trauma to his wife qualifies as mental cruelty under Section 498A IPC. This decision underscores the legal consequences of infidelity in marriage.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife cannot claim her husband’s self-acquired property for unpaid maintenance without proof of negligence. The case underscores the importance of evidence in marital disputes.
The Karnataka High Court upheld rape charges against a husband, rejecting the claim that marital rape is exempt under IPC. The Court called the marital rape exception regressive and stressed that marriage cannot justify acts of sexual violence.
The Indian government has started amending the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act to modernize the justice system. The initiative involves consultations with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and people-centric legal reforms.
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree, citing mental cruelty caused by false allegations of an extra-marital affair. The wife’s appeal was dismissed due to lack of evidence, highlighting the importance of preserving the sanctity of marriage.
Kerala will be the first state in India to make divorce registration mandatory. This move aims to protect divorcees and ensure the welfare of children involved, setting a benchmark for other states.
The Kerala High Court ruled that frequent secret phone calls by a wife to another man, ignoring her husband’s warnings, amount to matrimonial cruelty. The judgment highlights the impact of such behavior on marital relationships.
The Supreme Court criticized the misuse of Section 498A IPC, stating that general allegations in matrimonial disputes can lead to legal abuse. The judgment highlights the need for responsible application of the law.
