The Supreme Court ruled that alimony must be reasonable and realistic, emphasizing that its purpose is not to punish but to ensure financial stability for the spouse after a failed marriage.
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that refusing mental health treatment for the sake of a harmonious marriage constitutes cruelty to a spouse. The court dismissed a woman’s appeal against a divorce decree granted on grounds of cruelty and desertion.
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that husbands can claim alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court emphasized that this provision is intended to benefit indigent spouses, regardless of gender.
In April 2022, the Supreme Court criticized the Allahabad High Court’s approach to rejecting bail applications and granted bail to a man who had served over 14 years in prison. The decision highlights the need for a practical approach to bail matters.
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court granted a man divorce on grounds of cruelty, citing his wife’s actions of pushing him into debt and living beyond their means. This decision overturns a previous family court dismissal.
The Bombay High Court recently quashed a rape case on the condition that both the accused and the alleged victim perform social service for six months. The decision followed the alleged victim’s affidavit stating the complaint stemmed from a misunderstanding.
A Gujarat court sentenced dentist Kinnari Patel to life imprisonment for poisoning her brother and his 14-month-old daughter over a property dispute. Read the full story of the case and the court’s decision.
Chief Justice NV Ramana calls for mediation in a 41-year-long marital dispute involving 60 cases between a husband and wife, emphasizing the need for resolution.
Local journalist Kanishk Tiwari was detained, beaten, and stripped by police in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, while covering the arrest of theatre artist Neeraj Kunder. The incident has prompted an official investigation.
The Supreme Court has rejected a married daughter’s claim for a compassionate appointment after her father’s death, due to lack of support from her widowed mother. The court upheld the requirement that the surviving spouse must sponsor the applicant under Rule 2.2.
