A 29-year-old woman from Karnataka has filed a police complaint under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code after discovering that her husband is gay. The couple had been married for three years before the woman found out through social media.
A court refused to grant maintenance to a 36-year-old woman earning more than her estranged husband. However, the court ordered the husband to pay child maintenance, despite his denial of paternity.
The Orissa High Court ruled that Section 498A of the IPC cannot be quashed on the grounds of an invalid marriage, safeguarding women’s rights in cases of domestic abuse and harassment.
The Calcutta High Court asked a couple separated for eight years to spend two days together at Eco Park to resolve their differences and decide on their future.
A tragic incident in Chhattisgarh unfolded when a husband killed his wife after she threatened to have affairs with ten men. The husband attempted to cover up the crime by staging it as a suicide.
In a recent decision, a family court in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has mandated that a woman pay ₹5,000 monthly maintenance to her estranged husband. The court’s ruling followed allegations of harassment and domestic issues, highlighting the legal responsibilities under the Hindu Marriage Act.
A woman’s plea for relief under the Domestic Violence Act was recently dismissed by the Borivali Court, citing a lapse of 32 years since her separation from her husband. The court emphasized the significance of timely legal actions in addressing domestic disputes.
In an unusual ruling, a Mumbai court denied interim maintenance to a 36-year-old woman from Tardeo, who earned more than her estranged husband. Despite her higher income, the court did order the husband to pay child support.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR against a man’s girlfriend, ruling she is not a relative and can’t be charged with cruelty under IPC Section 498A. The case was filed by the man’s wife, alleging mental and physical abuse.
A Delhi court denied maintenance to an MBA graduate wife, ruling that she is capable of earning a living. The court emphasized that maintenance is not an absolute right and depends on the ability to sustain oneself. Read more about this significant decision.
