The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized a woman for concealing her job details and income in a maintenance plea. The Court stressed that honest disclosure is vital to ensure justice in maintenance cases.
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court declared that a widow remains eligible for a family pension even after being convicted of murder, emphasizing the welfare nature of pension schemes.
A 40-year-old woman from Tripura’s Khowai district was arrested for a gruesome act: beheading her husband, packing his head in a bag, and hanging it from the ceiling. Police are investigating the shocking incident.
Rohtak police have decided to track and identify women who lodge false rape complaints and later use them for blackmail. The initiative aims to prevent honeytrapping and extortion through false allegations.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that an unmarried daughter who has reached majority age and is not suffering from any disability is not entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC. The court emphasized the importance of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act for such claims.
A 29-year-old man from Ahmedabad has filed a police complaint seeking protection, claiming his alcoholic wife tortures him mentally and physically. He alleges that she demanded house ownership and made false accusations against him after abusing him.
The Supreme Court ruled that a daughter cannot claim expenses for her education or marriage from her father if she does not wish to maintain a relationship with him. The court also ensured that the wife received permanent alimony in a divorce case.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a son cannot claim rights over his parents’ property while they are still alive. The court also addressed a guardianship case involving a woman seeking control over her husband’s properties.
In a tragic incident, a woman in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed her six-month-old daughter in frustration after her husband refused to buy new clothes for Holi. The accused has been arrested under Section 302 of the IPC.
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a husband cannot escape his responsibility to pay ₹5,000 in interim maintenance, even if his wife filed the application 36 years after their separation. The court upheld the trial court’s decision, emphasizing the husband’s financial ability to support his wife.
