The Allahabad High Court ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law can seek financial support from her father-in-law if she has no income and her husband has passed away. However, the maintenance amount can be reduced based on the financial condition of the father-in-law.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that live-in couples are entitled to legal protection from threats, even if one partner is already married. However, minors in live-in relationships are not eligible for protection under the law.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that if a woman agrees to a sexual relationship under fear or false promises, it still counts as rape. The court refused to cancel proceedings against a man accused of rape under the pretext of marriage.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud suggested a woman with a PhD consider mutual consent divorce, stressing that a long legal battle benefits only lawyers and that she should use her education to get a job.
The Gujarat High Court quashed a 2019 FIR and observed that many women file exaggerated domestic violence and dowry cases as a tactic to pressure husbands and their families.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a cruelty case filed by a wife against her husband, stating that the conflict between them stemmed from sexual incompatibility rather than actual cruelty or dowry demands.
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.
