The Allahabad High Court has held that an estranged wife who was dependent on her deceased husband is legally entitled to receive family pension, even if her name wasn’t included in the pension documents.
The Delhi High Court condemned husbands who force their wives to file execution petitions to delay maintenance payments. Justice Asha Menon termed the petitioner’s actions as shameful and upheld the family court’s order.
The Madras High Court ruled that removing the mangalsutra by an estranged wife constitutes mental cruelty of the highest order, citing its cultural significance as a symbol of marital continuity.
A Gujarat High Court case reveals a woman living in the US for 10 years refusing divorce and focusing solely on maintenance while neglecting responsibilities for her 10-year-old son.
The Gujarat High Court criticized a woman living in the US for 10 years who refuses to consent to divorce and is only interested in demanding maintenance. The court suggested a one-time settlement to protect the couple’s 10-year-old son.
The Madras High Court ruled that an estranged wife’s removal of her mangalsutra amounts to mental cruelty, leading to the granting of a divorce in favor of the husband. The decision highlights the symbolic importance of the mangalsutra in Hindu marriages.
