Indian man has human rights too
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shruti Mahapatra