Wife Can Claim Maintenance Under DV Act Even After Waiving Right: Kerala High Court
Shruti Mahapatra
The Kerala High Court ruled that a woman can still claim maintenance under the DV Act even if she had earlier signed an agreement giving up that right, stating such…
Hiding Sister’s Inter-Caste Marriage Is Cruelty, Says Gujarat High Court in Divorce Case
The Gujarat High Court reviewed a divorce case where a woman claimed cruelty after her husband allegedly hid his sister’s inter-caste marriage, leading her to leave the marriage just two…
Supreme Court: Alimony Cannot Be a Condition for Bail in Marital Disputes
The Supreme Court has made it clear that paying alimony cannot be set as a condition for bail in marital disputes, ruling that bail conditions should only ensure a fair…
No Automatic Assumption That Victims Always Tell Entire Truth in Rape Cases: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court stated that in modern times, it cannot be assumed that victims always tell the full truth in rape cases, as it granted bail to a man…
Bombay High Court: Asking Wife to Bring Money Without Threat or Abuse Is Not Harassment
The Bombay High Court ruled that merely asking a wife to bring money from her parents, without clear proof of cruelty or abuse, does not amount to harassment, while quashing…
Breaking Up or Refusing Marriage Is Not Abetment of Suicide: Bombay High Court Rules
The Bombay High Court ruled that ending a relationship or refusing to marry cannot be treated as abetment of suicide, while discharging a man accused after his ex-girlfriend’s death.
Men Deserve Equal Protection From Violence: Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Woman Accused of Attacking Husband
The Delhi High Court emphasized that men too deserve protection from violence in marriages, rejecting bail for a woman accused of pouring boiling water mixed with chilli powder on her…
Supreme Court Orders Husband to Pay ₹5 Crore Alimony to Wife and ₹1 Crore to Son After Divorce
The Supreme Court ordered a husband to pay ₹5 crore to his wife as permanent alimony and ₹1 crore to his adult son after finding that their marriage had irretrievably…
Allahabad High Court: ₹2,500 Monthly Maintenance is Too Low for Middle-Class Woman
The Allahabad High Court ruled that ₹2,500 a month is not enough for a middle-class woman to survive and enhanced the maintenance amount for Shilpi Sharma, criticizing the husband’s attempts…
Calcutta High Court: Forcing Friends and Family on Husband Without Consent is Cruelty
The Calcutta High Court ruled that forcing friends and family onto a husband's residence without his consent amounts to cruelty, granting the husband a divorce after years of matrimonial conflict.