The Delhi High Court ruled that rejecting a maintenance application in divorce proceedings does not prevent a wife from seeking maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, as the provision is distinct in its scope and purpose.
The Delhi High Court ruled that piercing a girl child’s ears is not child abuse and directed Mint newspaper and a journalist to remove defamatory content against YouTuber Gaurav Taneja and his wife Ritu Rathee.
The Delhi High Court condemned husbands who force their wives to file execution petitions to delay maintenance payments. Justice Asha Menon termed the petitioner’s actions as shameful and upheld the family court’s order.
The Delhi High Court has called for strict measures to prevent false cases against husbands and their families, citing the risk of misuse of the legal system and harm to the social fabric. This observation was made in a case involving fabricated allegations of a woman’s suicide.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s decision allowing a mother to take her child to Malaysia for nine days, emphasizing the child’s welfare as the primary consideration.
The Delhi High Court recently quashed a rape FIR against a man, highlighting the misuse of Section 376 IPC. The court ruled that the case was an example of how the provision, meant to protect women, is sometimes misused to harass men unnecessarily.
The Delhi High Court ruled that a father cannot refuse to pay maintenance for his child, even if the child lives with maternal grandparents. The court emphasized the father’s ongoing responsibility despite his financial situation.
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional adultery does not amount to “living in adultery” under Section 125(4) CrPC, allowing a wife to claim maintenance. The court emphasized the need for continuous adultery to refuse maintenance.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a man cannot avoid trial for rape because the victim is his wife, sparking debates on equality, potential misuse, and the need for legal reforms in India’s marital laws.
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree, citing mental cruelty caused by false allegations of an extra-marital affair. The wife’s appeal was dismissed due to lack of evidence, highlighting the importance of preserving the sanctity of marriage.
