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The Madras High Court has ordered the registration of a cheating case against a man for failing to disclose his impotence before marriage. The Court emphasized that the husband deceived his wife by hiding critical information, leading to charges under Sections 417 and 420 of the IPC.
In a rare case, a Pune family court has ordered a 78-year-old woman to pay Rs 25,000 per month as alimony to her 83-year-old husband. The couple, who have been married for 55 years, are seeking a divorce amid allegations of harassment and infidelity.
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that denying financial support to a wife and her minor son amounts to domestic violence under the DV Act, 2005, even if the husband and wife live separately. This decision underscores the significance of economic support in safeguarding the rights of women and children.
Egypt has launched its first association to defend men’s rights in family law, focusing on protecting men’s legal rights and addressing the rise in divorce cases.
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.
In a landmark ruling, the Rajasthan High Court allowed a married woman to live with her lover, emphasizing that an adult woman’s choices must be respected. The court dismissed a petition filed by her husband, affirming her right to decide.
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 Kerala High Court has clarified that live-in relationships, established through mere agreements, are not legally recognized as marriages. Consequently, couples in such arrangements cannot seek divorce under the Special Marriage Act.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a Hindu marriage is not valid without the ‘saptapadi’ ceremony. The court quashed a bigamy complaint against a wife, stating that the lack of essential marriage rituals invalidates the marriage.
A Gujarat woman living in the US for ten years is seeking maintenance from her estranged husband but refuses to divorce. The High Court suggested a settlement for their child’s sake and warned about potential custody changes.
