The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a married woman has the right to live with her lover if she chooses, dismissing her husband’s habeas corpus petition and affirming that no adult woman can be forced to stay in a relationship against her will.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a long-term consensual adulterous relationship without deception does not amount to rape under Section 375 IPC. The court quashed the criminal proceedings against the accused, emphasizing that a breach of a marriage promise alone does not constitute rape.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that living in a live-in relationship without dissolving a previous marriage may amount to bigamy under Sections 494 and 495 of the IPC, rejecting a couple’s plea for police protection.
The Supreme Court ruled that infidelity is not grounds for a paternity test when a couple has cohabited. The child’s legitimacy remains protected under the law.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled against granting permanent alimony to a wife living in adultery, following a divorce decree for cruelty and adultery. The Court found that her claim for alimony was invalid given her actions before the divorce.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a wife is still entitled to maintenance despite occasional acts of adultery. This decision clarifies the rights of spouses in divorce proceedings.
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance under Section 125(4) of the CrPC.
In a landmark ruling, the Rajasthan High Court allowed a married woman to live with her lover, emphasizing that an adult woman’s choices must be respected. The court dismissed a petition filed by her husband, affirming her right to decide.
In November 2019, the Karnataka High Court upheld a divorce granted to a man who submitted video evidence of his wife’s adultery, recorded while he was away. The court emphasized the legitimacy of the evidence and dismissed the wife’s appeal.
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance. The court clarified that continuous and repeated adultery is required to deny maintenance under Section 125(4) of CrPC.
