The Supreme Court ruled that an adult unmarried daughter who is physically and mentally fit cannot ask for maintenance from her father under Section 125 CrPC. Such claims should be made under Hindu law through civil court.
A 29-year-old man from Ahmedabad has asked for police protection, claiming his alcoholic wife abuses him and threatens his family. He says she beats him after drinking and makes false complaints.
The Supreme Court ruled that a daughter who does not wish to maintain a relationship with her father cannot demand money from him for education or marriage expenses.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a son cannot claim any right over his parents’ property while they are alive. The Court emphasized that succession laws do not allow such claims during the parents’ lifetime.
The Patna High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance based on unproven or one-time immoral acts. The court said continuous adultery must be proven to disqualify her under Section 125 CrPC.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an 18-year-old boy, stating that the POCSO Act was not meant to criminalize consensual teenage relationships. The Court said such misuse of the law can lead to injustice.
The Supreme Court ruled that calling a husband “impotent” or using abusive language during a marital dispute is not enough to prove abetment to suicide. The Court quashed the case against the wife and her family.
On International Women’s Day, CJI N.V. Ramana urged for women to be given preference in panel advocate appointments, stating it would improve their visibility and help address the gender imbalance in the legal profession.
A Delhi court has granted interim custody of two minor children to their father, prioritizing the children’s welfare. The court highlighted the mother’s actions and the importance of proper parental involvement for the children’s healthy development.
The Calcutta High Court has granted custody of a 4-year-old girl to her biological father, over the family friend of her deceased mother. The decision was made after considering the child’s welfare and the father’s bonding with her.
