The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a sexual relationship, even with a woman’s consent, amounts to rape if given under fear or coercion. The court dismissed a petition to quash criminal proceedings, highlighting that the relationship began under deceit and threat.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud advised a woman in a matrimonial dispute case to consider divorce by mutual consent and find a job, warning that a prolonged legal battle would only benefit lawyers and delay resolution.
The Gujarat High Court has criticized the growing trend of women exaggerating domestic violence and dowry allegations to pressure husbands and in-laws. The court quashed a 2019 FIR, noting vague accusations and the misuse of legal provisions to make offenses appear more severe.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a cruelty case, ruling that the issue stemmed from sexual incompatibility between the couple rather than dowry demands. The court found the allegations vague and lacking legal grounds for cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that interim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC cannot be awarded to a wife if adultery allegations are raised by the husband without the court first investigating those claims.
The Supreme Court ruled that divorce can be granted under the Hindu Marriage Act if a spouse fails to restore conjugal rights for a year, highlighting the case of a man whose wife refused to comply with a 2013 court order.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife forcing her husband to live in a separate room and threatening suicide amounts to cruelty. This decision granted the husband divorce due to mental and physical harm caused by the wife’s actions.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband is obligated to provide financial support for his wife and child after she quit her job at his request. The court emphasized that paying school fees does not absolve the husband from his duty to maintain both his wife and child.
In a key ruling, the High Court has decided that a widowed daughter-in-law can claim maintenance from her father-in-law if she has no financial means. This ruling provides essential support for widowed women in need of assistance.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that live-in couples, even when one partner is married, are entitled to protection from threats. The court upheld the right to personal autonomy in such relationships, highlighting legal safeguards despite societal norms.
