The Punjab and Haryana High Court declared that a wife’s education cannot be grounds to deny her maintenance. Justice Bhardwaj emphasized the law’s purpose to prevent destitution and upheld the maintenance awarded by the Family Court.
Renu Sharma, accused of trying to extort ₹10 crore from Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde, has been arrested. Police say she threatened to file a rape complaint to defame the minister.
The Kerala High Court recently quashed a POCSO case filed by a wife against her husband, emphasizing the misuse of the Act for personal vendetta. The court highlighted the lack of evidence and delay in filing the FIR, concluding that the case was unsustainable.
Retired Justice B.N. Srikrishna calls for anonymity for the accused in rape cases, highlighting the misuse of laws and the need for fairness in handling such allegations.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if a restitution of conjugal rights decree favors the husband. Read the full case details.
The Italian Constitutional Court ruled against automatically giving babies their father’s surname, marking a historic move toward gender equality in family law.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a single false complaint is enough to constitute matrimonial cruelty, granting divorce and directing ₹20 lakh as alimony.
A 21-year-old man accused of raping his wife died by suicide after financial demands from his in-laws allegedly pushed him into distress. This tragic incident occurred in Faridabad.
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance, reaffirming the protective nature of India’s maintenance laws.
The Delhi High Court ruled that a father cannot refuse to pay maintenance for his child, even if the child lives with maternal grandparents. The court emphasized the father’s ongoing responsibility despite his financial situation.
