Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Permanent Alimony to Wife Living in Adultery
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a wife guilty of adultery cannot claim permanent alimony. The court upheld the divorce decree, citing both cruelty and adultery.
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Calling Husband a “Womaniser” Without Proof is Cruelty: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court ruled that false allegations against a husband, like calling him a “womaniser” and “alcoholic” without proof, amount to cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.
Filing False Cases Against Husband Is Cruelty: Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Divorce to Man, Awards Rs. 18 Lakh Alimony to Wife
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that filing false cases against a husband amounts to cruelty. The court granted divorce to the husband and ordered a settlement of Rs. 18 lakhs as alimony for the wife.
Wife’s Right to Stay with Husband Is Not Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court
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.
Woman Divorces Husband Over Sister-in-Law’s Inter-Caste Marriage: Gujarat Court Responds
The Gujarat High Court issued a notice after a woman obtained a divorce, claiming cruelty because her husband concealed his sister’s inter-caste marriage.
Chhattisgarh High Court Rules Wife’s Abuse at Husband’s Office as Cruelty, Grants Divorce
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a wife’s abusive behavior at her husband’s office and false allegations of infidelity constitute cruelty, upholding a family court’s divorce ruling.
Minor Disagreements in Marriage Not Cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that minor disagreements between spouses cannot be termed cruelty. It overturned a divorce decree, emphasizing the need for time to adjust in marriage.
Karnataka High Court: Asking Wife to Study Further or Get a Job is Not Cruelty
The Karnataka High Court stated that a husband suggesting his wife pursue further education or find a job does not constitute cruelty. The court emphasized that such discussions are common in modern marriages.
Kerala High Court: Comparing Wife to Other Women is Cruelty, Grounds for Divorce
The Kerala High Court ruled that a husband comparing his wife to other women and taunting her over not meeting his expectations amounts to cruelty, making it a valid reason for divorce.
Kerala High Court Clarifies Section 498A IPC Does Not Imply Guilt Under Section 306 IPC
The Kerala High Court ruled that being convicted under Section 498A IPC for cruelty does not automatically mean guilt for abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. The court emphasized the need for distinct evidence to establish each charge.