Pune Court Orders Woman to Pay Rs 50,000 Alimony to Husband in Rare Divorce Case
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.
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Kerala High Court: Family Courts Must Set Time Frame for Case Disposal
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.
Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Custody of 12-Year-Old Girl to Mother, Cites Biological Needs
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.
Kerala High Court: Divorced Wife Can Seek Maintenance Later If Circumstances Change
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.
Law Recognizes Women as Needing More Protection, Says Bombay High Court in Transfer Petition Case
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.
Kerala High Court: Comparing Wife to Other Women Is Mental Cruelty and Valid Ground for Divorce
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.
Husband’s Convenience Gets Priority in Matrimonial Case When He Has Child Custody: MP High Court
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.
Wife Can Claim Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC Even If Earlier Request Was Rejected: Delhi High Court
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.
Karnataka High Court: False Allegations of Impotency by Wife Is Mental Cruelty to Husband
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.
Educated Woman Cannot Be Forced to Work: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has said that an educated woman cannot be forced to work. The court emphasized that it is her right to choose whether to work or stay at home, regardless of her qualifications.