Domestic Violence
A Mumbai court has ordered tennis player Leander Paes to pay maintenance and rent to his ex-partner, model-actor Rhea Pillai, following findings of domestic abuse. The court concluded that Paes committed emotional and economic violence, and must provide financial support if Pillai decides to leave their shared residence.
In Gujarat, a woman named Sonu has astonishingly sent her husband, Premchand Mali, to jail seven times due to ongoing domestic disputes. Each time, Sonu arranged for his bail, reflecting a cycle of legal and financial issues in their relationship.
A Delhi court has refused to grant maintenance to Shiny Verma Bakshi, an MBA graduate, citing her qualifications and ability to find employment. The court emphasized that maintenance is not an absolute right and highlighted her capacity to support herself.
In a tragic incident in Aligarh’s Rampus village, a 25-year-old woman beat her six-month-old daughter to death after her husband refused to buy new clothes for Holi. The woman, Pinky Sharma, has been arrested.
The Karnataka High Court upheld charges of rape and cruelty against a husband, stating that marriage does not provide immunity for brutal acts. The court stressed that all individuals, including husbands, are accountable for their actions under the law.
In a shocking case from Sonipat, Haryana, an elderly mother-in-law has accused her daughter-in-law of beating her for eating an extra roti. The incident has sparked a police investigation.
In a rare case from Alwar, Rajasthan, a man has filed a domestic violence complaint against his wife. The court has ordered a police investigation and security measures for the husband.
The Supreme Court has ruled that women have the right to reside in both their parental and in-laws’ homes, highlighting that no one can evict them due to personal disagreements. This decision emphasizes the protection of women’s rights under the Domestic Violence Act.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that bigamy is an offense under Section 494 IPC, regardless of the wife’s consent for subsequent marriages. This decision highlights the legal stance on polygamy and its implications.
The Bombay High Court ruled that women have the right to choose whether to work or stay at home, even if they are educated. This decision came during a hearing on a maintenance case.
