The Kerala High Court ruled that in matrimonial disputes, the wife’s convenience should be prioritized when deciding case transfers. The judgment highlights the importance of joint trials to avoid conflicting decisions.
The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of a wife’s plea to transfer her case, emphasizing that women, as the weaker section of society, require greater legal protection under the law.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that ₹2,500 monthly maintenance is too low for a middle-class woman to meet basic needs. The court increased the amount to ensure fair support.
The Delhi High Court dissolved a marriage, stating that the wife’s false criminal complaint caused immense mental cruelty and agony to her husband. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated, leading to the husband’s plea for divorce being accepted.
The Kerala High Court ruled that an unmarried daughter who has reached adulthood cannot claim maintenance from her father solely on the grounds of financial inability. The court emphasized that evidence of physical or mental incapacity is required to claim maintenance under Section 125(1) CrPC.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that under Section 125 CrPC, the term ‘wife’ includes women married through rites, not just legally wedded wives. The court upheld maintenance orders and dismissed the criminal revision.
