Pune Court Orders Daughter-in-Law to Vacate House for Harassing In-Laws
A Pune court has ordered a daughter-in-law to vacate her in-laws’ home after allegations of harassment. The court also directed the husband to pay ₹25,000 monthly for her rent.
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Bombay High Court Upholds Rs 3 Crore Compensation to Wife Under Domestic Violence Act
The Bombay High Court has upheld a decision requiring a husband to pay Rs 3 crore in compensation and Rs 1.5 lakh monthly maintenance to his wife under the Domestic Violence Act. This ruling highlights the severe impact of domestic violence on the self-worth of victims.
Delhi High Court Clarifies Domestic Violence Act: Maintenance Non-Payment Won’t Lead to Jail
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the Domestic Violence Act aims to uplift victims rather than incarcerate individuals for non-payment of maintenance. The ruling specifies that breaches of monetary relief orders should not lead to criminal proceedings under Section 31.
False Cases Against Husband and Family Deemed Cruelty: Bombay High Court
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.