The Supreme Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance from her second husband even if her first marriage wasn’t legally dissolved. The decision aims to protect women from financial hardship.
A Mumbai court rejected a dentist wife’s request for ₹1 lakh maintenance from her husband, stating she is capable of finding a job. The court granted ₹20,000 monthly maintenance for their two children.
The Bombay High Court allowed a mother to relocate to Poland with her daughter, emphasizing that a woman should not have to choose between her career and her child. The court also ensured fair access for the father.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s decision allowing a mother to take her child to Malaysia for nine days, emphasizing the child’s welfare as the primary consideration.
In a key ruling, the High Court has decided that a widowed daughter-in-law can claim maintenance from her father-in-law if she has no financial means. This ruling provides essential support for widowed women in need of assistance.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife’s refusal to live separately from her husband without sufficient cause cannot be considered cruelty, dismissing a husband’s appeal for divorce.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that minor differences between a husband and wife do not amount to cruelty. Overturning a Family Court’s divorce decree, the court emphasized that marriages need time to grow, and couples cannot expect immediate change.
The Madras High Court has ruled that removing a mangalsutra is severe mental cruelty, leading to a divorce decree for the husband. The court highlighted the significance of this act in Hindu marriage traditions.
The Bombay High Court has declared that a wife’s frequent visits to her parental home without notifying her husband can be deemed cruelty and grounds for divorce. This decision overturned a 2017 family court ruling, leading to the dissolution of a Nagpur couple’s marriage.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a spouse who can earn but chooses to stay unemployed should not place the burden of maintenance on their partner. The court reduced the maintenance amount from ₹30,000 to ₹21,000 and set provisions for future adjustments.
