The Patna High Court refused to grant a divorce to a man who claimed his wife had schizophrenia and left him 18 years ago, saying there was no strong proof of mental illness or cruelty.
The Bombay High Court ruled that human teeth are not considered a dangerous weapon, dismissing charges against a family accused of assault during a property dispute.
The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that a husband cannot be charged with rape for anal sex with his wife, as such acts fall under marital consent protected by law.
A Delhi court has ordered a woman to pay ₹15 lakh in damages to her ex-husband for defaming him through abusive emails and false legal cases, causing harm to his reputation and career.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a husband’s relatives cannot be booked under Section 498A IPC just because they advised the wife to tolerate his cruelty, unless there is clear evidence of their involvement.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man accused of raping and killing a 100-year-old woman, finding that the charges were likely false and filed for compensation benefits.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife forcing her husband to live in a separate room and denying marital companionship amounts to mental and physical cruelty. The court granted divorce on this ground.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband must financially support his wife and child, especially when the wife left her job at his insistence. The court said paying school fees doesn’t remove his responsibility to provide regular maintenance.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court imposed a ₹1 lakh fine on a woman for filing a false cruelty case against her fully disabled in-laws. The court found the allegations to be clearly untrue and a misuse of legal process.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a rape accused, stating that the victim knowingly went to his house after drinking and was aware of her actions. The court said both parties were adults and highlighted doubts in the victim’s claims.
