The Bombay High Court has ruled that a husband marrying another woman without his first wife’s consent amounts to cruelty under Section 498-A of the IPC. This can lead to severe emotional and mental harm to the first wife.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted divorce to a man citing cruelty after his wife filed false cases against him. The court also awarded Rs. 18 lakhs in alimony.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that minor differences between a husband and wife do not amount to cruelty. Overturning a Family Court’s divorce decree, the court emphasized that marriages need time to grow, and couples cannot expect immediate change.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife visiting her husband’s office and abusing him amounts to cruelty. The court upheld the divorce granted by a Raipur family court, stating that such behavior diminishes the husband’s image at work and constitutes grounds for divorce.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that unproven allegations of impotency by a wife against her husband amount to cruelty. The court dissolved the marriage, citing the husband’s mental distress caused by the false claims, and awarded the wife alimony.
The Karnataka High Court has set a precedent by ruling that baseless impotency accusations made by a wife against her husband amount to cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. Discover how this landmark decision affects marital disputes and legal proceedings.
The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld a Raipur family court’s decision to grant divorce, ruling that a wife’s abusive visits to her husband’s office amount to cruelty. Discover the details of this landmark case.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife’s refusal to live apart from her husband without sufficient reason does not constitute cruelty. Emphasizing mutual respect in marriage, the court dismissed the husband’s appeal for divorce.
The Bombay High Court declared that accusing a husband of being a womanizer and alcoholic without proof is cruelty. The court upheld a family court’s decision to dissolve the couple’s marriage, citing the wife’s baseless allegations.
