A court refused to grant maintenance to a 36-year-old woman earning more than her estranged husband. However, the court ordered the husband to pay child maintenance, despite his denial of paternity.
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is insufficient to prove age under the POCSO Act, acquitting Maherban Hasan Babu Khan in a rape case due to a lack of conclusive evidence.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a man can seek divorce on grounds of mental cruelty if his wife unjustly forces him to live apart from his parents, a practice rooted in Indian culture.
The Bombay High Court ruled that condoning the misconduct of women in public office undermines the goal of women empowerment, reaffirming the importance of accountability, regardless of gender.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that even a husband who is a professional beggar must pay maintenance to his wife if she is unable to support herself, upholding the legal and moral responsibility of spousal support.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a man must pay maintenance to his estranged wife despite financial struggles, reaffirming that financial hardship does not exempt him from his legal obligation under Section 125 of the CrPC.
The Karnataka High Court revised a 2016 order, directing a husband to pay Rs. 5,000 for his estranged wife’s alternate accommodation instead of providing her a room in their shared house. The court cited the practicality and fairness of monetary compensation.
The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of an 88-year-old mother, ordering her son and daughter-in-law to vacate their flat. The court also reduced the monthly maintenance to ₹10,000.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a man accused of rape, with the condition that he marry the survivor if found within a year. The court noted the relationship was consensual, and the survivor is currently untraceable.
A Borivali Court ruling has denied a woman’s plea under the Domestic Violence Act, stating that a lawsuit cannot be filed 32 years after the relationship ended, as it exceeds a reasonable time frame for legal action.
