The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s medical records, including abortion reports, are private and cannot be used by a husband to prove adultery in court, protecting doctor-patient confidentiality.
Patna High Court denied a husband’s request for divorce after 18 years of separation, ruling that schizophrenia alone cannot justify the end of marriage. The husband’s allegations lacked sufficient medical evidence to prove cruelty or desertion.
The Supreme Court has ruled that divorce can be granted under the Hindu Marriage Act if a spouse fails to follow a court order to resume marital relations for over a year.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if her marriage is invalid, as long as she cohabited as a wife. The case has been sent back to the family court for further decision.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a man must either take a DNA test or pay child maintenance after denying paternity. The court emphasized children’s rights and legal obligations in paternity disputes.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman must pay ₹10,000 monthly maintenance to her ex-husband, who is unable to work due to health issues. The court clarified that under the Hindu Marriage Act, both spouses have equal rights to financial support.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother influencing her daughter to speak against her father constitutes mental cruelty. The court granted the husband a divorce, highlighting the breakdown of marriage and ongoing legal battles.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife’s education and professional training do not automatically mean she earns enough to support herself. The court increased her maintenance allowance to ₹10,000 per month.
The Delhi High Court granted a man a divorce, citing his wife’s undue parental influence and prolonged separation as acts of cruelty. The court emphasized that lack of conjugal relations and false complaints justified the divorce.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a stay-at-home mother’s childcare duties are a full-time job and increased her maintenance from ₹18,000 to ₹36,000. The court rejected the husband’s claim that she was idle and emphasized financial responsibility.
