Madras High Court Rules Inducing Spouse to Live Beyond Their Means is Cruelty
Shruti Mahapatra
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court granted a man divorce on grounds of cruelty, citing his wife's actions of pushing him into debt and living beyond their means.…
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MP High Court Rules on Maintenance Claim Jurisdiction Under Section 125 CrPC
The MP High Court ruled that maintenance claims under Section 125 CrPC must be filed where the parties reside, not where they make brief visits. Learn more about this important…
Allahabad HC: Magistrate Cannot Issue Arrest Warrant for Non-Payment of Maintenance Without Fine
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Magistrate cannot issue an arrest warrant for non-payment of maintenance without first imposing a fine, ensuring compliance with Section 421 of CrPC.
False Complaints Can Constitute Matrimonial Cruelty: Punjab and Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that even one false complaint can amount to matrimonial cruelty, reversing a 2013 family court decision. The court granted the husband a divorce…
Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce Granted in Wife’s Favor, Emphasizes Importance of Marital Harmony
The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court's decision to grant divorce to a wife, emphasizing the importance of both spouses in maintaining family stability and highlighting issues of mental…
Delhi High Court: Maintenance Must Consider Man’s Support for Divorced Sister
The Delhi High Court ruled that a man's financial support for his divorced sister should be considered when determining maintenance amounts. This decision highlights the importance of family obligations and…
Bombay High Court: Educated Women Can Choose Not to Work
The Bombay High Court ruled that women have the right to choose whether to work or stay at home, even if they are educated. This decision came during a hearing…
Able-Bodied Husband with Earning Capacity Can’t Seek Permanent Alimony from Wife: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that an able-bodied man with the capacity to earn cannot seek permanent alimony from his wife, upholding a lower court's decision.
Chhattisgarh High Court: Section 498-A IPC Cannot Be Misused to Settle Scores with In-Laws
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that Section 498-A IPC cannot be used as a weapon for personal vendetta against in-laws. The court emphasized that false allegations by a spouse amount…
Delhi High Court Criticizes Husbands for Delaying Maintenance Payments
The Delhi High Court condemned the practice of husbands forcing their wives to file execution petitions to delay maintenance payments. Justice Asha Menon highlighted the malafide intentions and egoistic tendencies…