The Karnataka High Court has determined that a husband’s suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and seek employment does not amount to cruelty. The court also overturned dowry-related charges due to insufficient evidence.
The High Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband in a 498A case, stating that custody won’t resolve the issue. Justice SV Kotwal noted that “marriages are made in hell,” reflecting the ongoing disputes between the couple.
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.
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that refusing medical treatment to a wife to enforce dowry demands is an act of cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The court upheld the conviction of Sanjay Kumar Rai, who was found guilty of subjecting his wife to cruelty in this manner.
The Karnataka High Court has determined that if one spouse refuses to consent to mutual separation, causing significant mental distress to the other, it can be considered cruelty and justify a divorce. The court emphasized that no spouse should be left to endure such misery.
The Bombay High Court has quashed a Section 498A IPC case filed by a judicial officer against her husband and in-laws. The court found no evidence of obstruction to the officer’s duties and concluded that the FIR appeared to be a reaction to a marital dispute.
The Supreme Court has warned against using Section 498A IPC for personal grievances in matrimonial disputes. The Court recently quashed an FIR against a woman’s in-laws, stating that general and vague allegations of cruelty and harassment are not sufficient for prosecution under this law.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that refusing divorce in a failed marriage amounts to cruelty. This judgment emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being and the impact of withholding consent for separation on the aggrieved spouse.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s demand for a separate house and her filing of a criminal case do not constitute “cruelty” for divorce purposes.
In November 2019, the Karnataka High Court upheld a divorce granted to a man who submitted video evidence of his wife’s adultery, recorded while he was away. The court emphasized the legitimacy of the evidence and dismissed the wife’s appeal.
