The Madras High Court has advised a wife to treat her estranged husband as a guest during his visits to their child, based on the principle of “Atithi Devo Bhava.” The court emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive and loving environment for the child’s well-being.
The Allahabad High Court has refused protection to a live-in couple because the woman was already married to someone else. The court found their brief cohabitation insufficient to warrant legal protection and highlighted the importance of presenting accurate facts in such cases.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that married couples should live together with a sense of adjustment, upholding a decree for Restitution of Conjugal Rights in favor of the husband.
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.
A special Pocso court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister, resulting in his acquittal.
In a significant ruling, a Delhi court awarded interim custody of two young children to their father, emphasizing that the welfare of the children must come before the personal choices of the mother.
A court in Jammu and Kashmir has fined a woman Rs. 10 lakh for misusing the Domestic Violence Act against her husband. The court condemned the abuse of legal process and directed the restoration of the husband’s rights to his home.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a woman in a long-term live-in relationship is entitled to maintenance after separation, even if there was no legal marriage. The court upheld the trial court’s decision to award a monthly allowance, emphasizing the significance of long-term cohabitation and the presence of a child.
The Orissa High Court recently acquitted a man accused of rape, stating that the victim’s lack of resistance suggested consent. The court’s decision emphasizes that for an act to be deemed rape, there must be clear evidence of resistance and force.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a husband earning ₹40,000 per month must pay interim maintenance to his wife, despite her filing the application 36 years after their marriage.
