The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted divorce to a man after finding that his wife had coached their daughter to speak against him and kept them apart, amounting to mental cruelty.
In a rare divorce ruling, a Pune court ordered a woman to pay Rs 50,000 as permanent alimony to her husband after finding her submitted documents to be fake.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that family courts must provide a specific time frame when asked for speedy disposal of cases. Simply stating that the matter will be handled “at the earliest” is not enough.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a father cannot care for the biological and emotional needs of a girl aged 10–15, granting custody to the mother. The Court stressed the importance of maternal care during puberty.
The Kerala High Court has held that a wife who gave up maintenance during mutual divorce can later claim it if her financial condition worsens. The Court emphasized that changed circumstances allow such claims under Section 125 of the CrPC.
The Bombay High Court stated that women, being a more vulnerable section of society, deserve greater protection and consideration in legal matters. It allowed a wife’s plea to transfer a case for her safety and convenience.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a husband constantly comparing his wife to other women and insulting her for not meeting his expectations is mental cruelty and valid reason for divorce.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that when a husband has custody of minor children, his convenience in legal proceedings should be prioritized. The wife’s request to transfer the matrimonial case was rejected.
The Delhi High Court ruled that a wife’s rejected maintenance plea during divorce proceedings does not prevent her from seeking maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, reinforcing her independent legal right.
The Karnataka High Court has said that if a wife makes false accusations of impotency against her husband without any proof, it amounts to mental cruelty and is valid grounds for divorce.
