A female professor at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, resigned after being accused of sharing inappropriate Instagram photos. She claimed her private account was compromised and filed a police complaint.
The Bombay High Court ruled that under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, a financially dependent ex-husband can claim maintenance from his ex-wife after divorce.
The Madras High Court has ruled that a man who did not reveal his impotency before marriage can be booked for cheating under IPC Sections 417 and 420. The wife was misled and humiliated, the court noted.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that when a husband has custody of minor children, his convenience in legal proceedings should be prioritized. The wife’s request to transfer the matrimonial case was rejected.
The Delhi High Court ruled that a wife’s rejected maintenance plea during divorce proceedings does not prevent her from seeking maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, reinforcing her independent legal right.
The Kerala High Court clarified that being held guilty under Section 498A IPC does not automatically mean the accused is also guilty under Section 306 IPC for abetment of suicide. The court made this observation while deciding a dowry death appeal.
A rape accused has moved the Kerala High Court, requesting the removal of online content that reveals his identity. He claims such content harms his privacy, dignity, and affects his family life and career, even before the trial is over.
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has urged all states to establish family courts in every district with a population above 10 lakh, highlighting the need for sensitive handling of family matters.
The Calcutta High Court allowed a wife’s plea to shift her divorce case from Cooch Behar to Siliguri due to financial hardship and safety concerns. The court emphasized showing leniency to the wife in such matters.
The Bombay High Court criticised the misuse of Section 498A IPC, highlighting how distant relatives who live separately are wrongly accused in domestic violence cases. The Court quashed charges against a woman who lived far from the complainant.
