In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court granted a man divorce on grounds of cruelty, citing his wife’s actions of pushing him into debt and living beyond their means. This decision overturns a previous family court dismissal.
The Madras High Court reinstated a suspended officer who suffered cruelty and desertion by his wife, noting the unfortunate absence of domestic violence laws for men.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance after divorce, emphasizing that only repeated and cohabitating acts of adultery are grounds for denial.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that Section 498-A IPC cannot be used as a weapon for personal vendetta against in-laws. The court emphasized that false allegations by a spouse amount to mental cruelty, affecting the social standing and future prospects of the accused.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband’s suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and find a job is not cruelty, overturning previous convictions related to dowry harassment.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that marrying another woman without the first wife’s consent amounts to cruelty under IPC Section 498-A, highlighting the severe mental trauma and injury this can cause.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a case under Section 498A of the IPC can be filed where a wife lives after leaving the matrimonial home due to cruelty. This decision reaffirms that mental torture experienced at her current residence is valid grounds for jurisdiction.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court overturned the dowry death conviction of a mother and son, stating that comments on household work do not constitute cruelty under Section 304B IPC.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently ruled that neglecting a child’s treatment does not fall under cruelty as per Section 498-A of the IPC, dismissing a case filed by a wife against her husband and in-laws.
A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against a woman and her father for filing false rape and cruelty charges against her husband and his family. The court emphasized the severe consequences of false accusations.
