The Patna High Court rejected a husband’s plea for divorce after 18 years of separation, ruling that unproven claims of schizophrenia, cruelty, and desertion could not justify annulment. The Court held that vague allegations and lack of medical proof cannot be grounds for divorce.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife can still claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even if she had earlier waived the right in an agreement. The Court said such waivers are invalid and upheld ₹30,000 monthly maintenance granted to her.
The Kerala High Court held that a wife can claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even if she had earlier waived the right through an agreement. The Court ruled such waivers invalid, stressing that a husband’s statutory duty to provide support cannot be avoided.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Khushbu Devi, accused of conspiring with her lover and mother to kill her husband, citing the abandoned condition of her minor children. The Court stressed that bail was allowed only on humanitarian grounds with strict conditions.
The Calcutta High Court ordered a wife to pay ₹1 lakh to her husband for defaming him by falsely accusing him of planning a second marriage through a newspaper notice. The Court emphasized that dignity must be protected and damages act as a deterrent against baseless allegations.
The Kerala High Court ruled that police can take action against women filing false sexual assault cases, stressing that both sides must be investigated.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered a CBI probe against a woman and her lawyer for filing false rape and criminal cases to extort money.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that vulgar chats with other men amount to mental cruelty in marriage. The Court upheld a husband’s divorce plea, dismissing the wife’s appeal.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that grabbing breasts or pulling a pyjama string does not amount to rape or attempt to rape but constitutes aggravated sexual assault under POCSO, sparking criticism and calls for Supreme Court review.
The Madras High Court held that a wife watching porn or masturbating does not amount to cruelty and cannot be grounds for divorce. The court stressed spousal privacy, rejected false STD claims, and reaffirmed a spouse’s individual rights.
