Supreme Court: Alimony Should Be Reasonable and Not a Punishment
Shruti Mahapatra
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…
Kerala High Court Rules Refusing Mental Health Treatment is Cruelty to Spouse
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…
Can Husbands Claim Alimony Under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
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…
Supreme Court Grants Bail, Criticizes High Court’s Approach of Rejecting Bail Applications
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.…
Madras High Court Rules Inducing Spouse to Live Beyond Their Means is Cruelty
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.…
Bombay High Court Quashes Rape Case; Orders Accused and Alleged Victim to Perform 6 Months of Social Service
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…
Gujarat Dentist Sentenced to Life for Poisoning Brother and Niece Over Property Dispute
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…
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Supreme Court Urges Mediation in 41-Year-Long Marital Dispute with 60 Cases
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.
Journalist Abused and Stripped at MP Police Station, Investigation Ordered
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…
Supreme Court Rejects Married Daughter’s Claim for Compassionate Appointment
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…