Spouse Choosing Unemployment Should Not Burden Partner with Maintenance: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that a spouse who can earn but stays unemployed without reason should not financially burden the other partner.
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Supreme Court Removes Bail Condition Requiring Husband to Pay ₹9 Lakh Compensation
The Supreme Court removed a Jharkhand High Court condition that required a husband to pay ₹9 lakh for anticipatory bail in a cruelty case. However, the husband agreed to increase his wife’s monthly maintenance to ₹10,000.
Pune Court Orders Daughter-in-Law to Vacate House for Harassing In-Laws
A Pune court ordered a daughter-in-law to vacate her in-laws’ house after harassing them. The court also directed her husband to pay ₹25,000 per month for her rent.
Wife Cannot Seek Full Maintenance from Estranged Husband, Says Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot sit idle and claim full maintenance from her estranged husband. She is entitled only to supportive maintenance and must make efforts to earn a livelihood.
Allahabad High Court: Grabbing Breasts or Snapping Pyjama String Not Attempt to Rape
The Allahabad High Court ruled that grabbing breasts or snapping a pyjama string does not amount to an attempt to rape but qualifies as aggravated sexual assault. The decision has sparked debate and calls for intervention from the Supreme Court.
Kerala High Court: Family Court Must Set a Time Frame for Case Disposal
The Kerala High Court ruled that family courts must set a specific time frame for case disposal instead of stating that cases will be resolved “at the earliest.” Learn about this ruling and its significance.
Delhi Court Denies Maintenance to MBA Graduate Wife, Citing Her Ability to Earn
A Delhi court refused maintenance to an MBA graduate wife, citing her ability to earn and discouraging willful unemployment and dependency on her husband.
Gauhati High Court Convicts Lawyer for Disrespecting Woman Judge
The Gauhati High Court convicted a lawyer for making offensive remarks about a woman judge, including comparing her to the mythical demon Bhasmasur. The lawyer pleaded guilty and apologized, admitting his lack of legal knowledge.
Even a Professional Beggar Must Pay Maintenance to Wife: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a husband must financially support his wife, even if he is a professional beggar. The court emphasized that it is both a moral and legal responsibility.
Allahabad High Court Observes Challenges Women Face After Live-In Relationships End
The Allahabad High Court observed that Indian society still does not accept live-in relationships, making it difficult for women to live alone after such relationships end. The court granted bail to a man accused of not marrying his live-in partner.