Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Permanent Alimony to Wife Living in Adultery
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a wife guilty of adultery cannot claim permanent alimony. The court upheld the divorce decree, citing both cruelty and adultery.
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Bombay High Court Rejects Wife’s Plea to Cancel Divorce Due to Her Absence
The Bombay High Court dismissed a wife’s plea to cancel her divorce, stating that she was aware of legal procedures but failed to appear in court. The court upheld the Family Court’s decision.
Divorce Through Power of Attorney Allowed: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that a person can be represented in divorce proceedings through a power of attorney. The court overturned a Family Court’s decision that rejected a divorce petition filed this way.
POCSO Act Protects Minors, Not Criminalizes Young Lovers: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that the POCSO Act is meant to protect minors from sexual abuse, not criminalize consensual relationships between young adults. The court granted bail to an accused in a case involving a minor.
Man Dies by Suicide with Daughter, Brother, and Nephew, Blames Wife in Heartbreaking Video
A tragic incident in Punjab saw a man take his own life along with his daughter, brother, and nephew. He left behind a heartbreaking video blaming his wife’s alleged affair.
College Student Poisoned by Girlfriend for Refusing to Break Up in Thiruvananthapuram
A shocking incident in Thiruvananthapuram saw a 23-year-old college student poisoned by his girlfriend after he refused to break up. She mixed pesticides in a drink, leading to his death after 10 days in the hospital.
Husband Remains Legal Father of Child Born from Wife’s Adultery: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that if a child is born during a valid marriage, the husband is presumed to be the legal father, even if the wife claims the child was conceived through adultery. The court emphasized the privacy and dignity of individuals in paternity disputes.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Modifies Judgment on Rape Convict’s Sentence
The Madhya Pradesh High Court revised its judgment, removing the controversial remark that described a rape convict as “kind enough” for not killing the survivor.
Karnataka HC Rejects Wife’s Plea to Transfer Divorce Case, Considers Husband’s Convenience
The Karnataka High Court rejected a wife’s request to transfer a divorce case, emphasizing that while safeguarding women is important, the husband’s challenges cannot be ignored.
Bombay High Court: Asking Wife to Do Household Work Not an Offense
The Bombay High Court ruled that asking a married woman to do household work for the family does not amount to cruelty or harassment under Section 498A of the IPC, quashing the case against the husband and in-laws.