Justice Asha Menon of the Delhi High Court criticized husbands for forcing their wives to file execution petitions to delay maintenance payments, highlighting their malicious intent and neglect towards family responsibilities.
The Delhi High Court has highlighted the need to address false cases filed against husbands to prevent damage to the social fabric and misuse of the legal system. The court’s comments came in a case involving false claims of a woman’s suicide, which led to severe legal consequences for the husband and his family.
The Delhi High Court upheld a family court decision permitting a mother to take her child to Malaysia for nine days, rejecting the father’s plea over concerns of flight risk and previous non-compliance.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
