The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot be charged with extortion for seeking and being granted maintenance. The court dismissed complaints filed by both the husband and wife, emphasizing the legal grounds of maintenance claims.
The Karnataka High Court rejected a wife’s plea to transfer a divorce case, emphasizing the husband’s responsibilities toward their children and the need for gender-neutral equality in society.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife’s refusal to live separately from her husband does not amount to cruelty, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and companionship in marriage.
The Allahabad High Court quashed a POCSO case filed against a man, noting that the victim, a minor at the time, is now living happily with the accused as his wife. The court emphasized the importance of considering consent in such cases.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused in a minor sexual abuse case, citing that certain actions do not prima facie qualify as “unnatural offences” under the law.
The Bombay High Court has quashed a rape case against a Mumbai lawyer, highlighting that the accusations stemmed from a consensual relationship that soured over time.
In a new ruling, the Orissa High Court reduced the monthly maintenance amount for Tapaswini Dash from Rs. 17,000 to Rs. 10,000 in her ongoing legal dispute with husband Dr. Sumit Sahu. The case has drawn widespread attention since 2020.
The court in Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam ruled that minor arguments cannot be considered cruelty under Section 498A IPC. Cruelty must be of a serious nature to invoke this law.
A Delhi court ruled that a wife capable of earning cannot remain idle and burden her husband financially. The court ordered the husband to pay Rs 12,000 per month for one year, during which the wife should actively seek employment.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife and her partner are not liable for the husband’s suicide due to her illicit relationship, stating that it does not meet the legal standard for abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC.
