Delhi High Court: Single Acts of Adultery Do Not Deny Wife Maintenance Rights
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance under Section 125(4) of the CrPC.
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Delhi High Court Rules That Woman Mistreating In-Laws Can Be Evicted from Their Home
The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman mistreating her in-laws has no right to live in their house, emphasizing that elderly parents deserve a peaceful living environment.
Delhi High Court Dissolves Marriage After Wife Files False Criminal Complaint Against Husband
The Delhi High Court dissolved a marriage after ruling that a wife’s false criminal complaint against her husband caused severe mental cruelty and distress, justifying the husband’s plea for divorce.
Delhi High Court Slams Police for Wrongfully Charging Father and Grandmother in Death of 2-Year-Old
The Delhi High Court has criticized the police for wrongly charging a father and grandmother in the death of a 2-year-old girl. The court found no evidence against them and acquitted them of all charges, highlighting procedural errors and false claims.
Dowry Deaths Reflect More Than Male Dominance; Women Also Perpetuate Hostility, Says Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has underscored that dowry deaths reflect more than just male dominance; women also contribute to this hostility. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma highlighted the societal mindset that views women as financial burdens and the psychological trauma inflicted by dowry demands.
Delhi High Court Rules on Maintenance for Unemployed Spouse with Earning Capacity
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a spouse who can earn but chooses to stay unemployed should not place the burden of maintenance on their partner. The court reduced the maintenance amount from ₹30,000 to ₹21,000 and set provisions for future adjustments.
Delhi High Court Grants Divorce Due to Cruelty Influenced by Wife’s Parents
The Delhi High Court has granted a divorce to a man, ruling that his wife, influenced by her parents, inflicted cruelty on him. The court noted a 13-year separation and false complaints, deeming these actions as mental cruelty.
Delhi High Court Rules: Woman Mistreating In-Laws Cannot Stay in Their House
The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman mistreating her in-laws cannot stay in their house, emphasizing the importance of peaceful living for senior citizens. An alternative accommodation must be provided for the woman.
Delhi High Court Grants Divorce After Wife Files False Criminal Complaint Against Husband
The Delhi High Court dissolved a marriage, ruling that the wife’s false criminal complaint inflicted immense mental cruelty on her husband. This case underscores the severe impact of false allegations on mental health.
Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce Decree: False Allegations of Extra-Marital Affairs Deemed Cruelty
The Delhi High Court confirmed a Family Court’s decision to grant a divorce, highlighting that false accusations of extra-marital affairs are a serious attack on a spouse’s character and health, amounting to mental cruelty.