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.
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.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a father must support his child financially, even if the mother is earning, reinforcing that parental responsibility cannot be avoided due to emotional reasons or financial excuses.
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.
