The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a woman in a long-term live-in relationship has the right to maintenance after separation, even without legal marriage, reinforcing financial support rights under Section 125 of CrPC.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman must pay ₹10,000 monthly maintenance to her ex-husband, who is unable to work due to health issues. The court clarified that under the Hindu Marriage Act, both spouses have equal rights to financial support.
The Bombay High Court criticized the police and judges for failing to properly examine evidence, leading to a wrongful conviction. The court has ordered corrective action to improve judicial training.
The Supreme Court acquitted a man in a 30-year-old suicide case, stating that mere harassment is not enough to prove abetment. The court emphasized the importance of legal assessment and due process.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court imposed a ₹1 lakh fine on a woman for continuing a case against her ex-husband despite a mutual divorce and ₹50 lakh settlement, calling it a misuse of the legal process.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother influencing her daughter to speak against her father constitutes mental cruelty. The court granted the husband a divorce, highlighting the breakdown of marriage and ongoing legal battles.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman can seek relief under the Domestic Violence (DV) Act even if her marriage is later declared null and void, as she still qualifies as an “aggrieved person” under the law.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife’s education and professional training do not automatically mean she earns enough to support herself. The court increased her maintenance allowance to ₹10,000 per month.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a trial court’s decision ordering a husband to pay ₹3 crore in compensation and ₹1.5 lakh per month as maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act.
The Delhi High Court overturned a trial court’s ruling and acquitted four men accused in a 2018 abduction and gang-rape case, citing weak investigation and lack of strong evidence.
