The Uttarakhand High Court held that parties in a mutual consent divorce can be represented through a power of attorney under the Hindu Marriage Act. It overturned the Family Court’s earlier refusal.
The Supreme Court ruled that an able-bodied husband is legally required to earn through legitimate means and provide maintenance to his wife and child. The judgment emphasized that such responsibility cannot be avoided.
Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife opposing her husband’s request to live separately, without a valid reason, is not cruelty. The court rejected the husband’s appeal for divorce on this ground.
The Bombay High Court ruled that under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, a financially dependent ex-husband can claim maintenance from his ex-wife after divorce.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance just because she is well-educated, highlighting that support depends on multiple factors and not solely on qualifications.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that demanding a separate house or leaving the matrimonial home is not cruelty. Filing a criminal case by the wife alone does not prove cruelty for divorce.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a wife’s alleged extramarital affair, without solid proof, cannot be a reason to deny her custody of children, emphasizing child welfare and legal compliance.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that hiding income details while seeking maintenance is a misuse of the legal process. The court said false claims must be discouraged, especially in cases under Section 125 CrPC.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife’s frequent visits to her parental home without informing her husband can be considered cruelty and a valid reason for divorce, dissolving a 20-year marriage.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s vulgar chats with other men can amount to mental cruelty, upholding a family court’s decision to grant her husband a divorce.
