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The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a man’s divorce after his wife refused to live with his elderly mother and mentally ill sister, citing this as cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. The court directed the husband to pay ₹5 lakh in interim alimony.
The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad bench ruled that lodging false cases against a husband and his family constitutes cruelty. This decision upheld a lower court’s divorce decree, emphasizing the severe impact of false accusations.
The Supreme Court has dissolved the marriage of a couple who lived apart for 25 years, ruling that their prolonged separation constitutes “cruelty” under the Hindu Marriage Act. This decision highlights the court’s stance on long-term estranged relationships.
The Men’s Rights Movement in India advocates for gender-neutral laws and addresses issues like anti-dowry laws, divorce, and domestic violence against men. Discover the history, key events, and ongoing challenges faced by men’s rights activists in India.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that allegations of adultery cannot impact a mother’s custody rights over her child, though they may be grounds for divorce.
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that filing false criminal cases against a husband and his family constitutes cruelty under the Domestic Violence Act, affirming a divorce decree based on such claims.
Suchana Seth, CEO of The Mindful AI Lab, faces allegations of killing her son in Goa. The article covers her arrest in Karnataka, the discovery of bloodstains, and the unfolding investigation into this tragic incident.
The petitioners argued that a valid marriage occurred through the exchange of garlands (Varmala) and applying vermilion (Sindoor). However, the court observed that no legal provision acknowledged marriage by exchanging garlands.
Explore the Narendra vs K. Meena case as we discuss the alleged bias against men in Indian matrimonial law, the emotional toll faced by men in matrimonial disputes, and the importance of gender-neutral laws for a fair legal system.
The Supreme Court overturned the trial court’s decision, granting a decree of judicial separation instead of divorce. The Court held that while Vinny had proven cruelty on the part of her husband, she had not established the requisite ‘irretrievable breakdown of marriage’ needed for a divorce. Furthermore, the Court maintained that a divorce would cause undue hardship to Parmvir
