The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a dowry harassment complaint filed by a woman after receiving a divorce notice. The court ruled that such complaints are invalid if filed after divorce proceedings have started.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stressed the importance of truthfulness in maintenance claims, discouraging false assertions about financial status. This ruling came after a case where a woman concealed her job and income while seeking maintenance from her husband.
The Delhi High Court confirmed a Family Court’s decision to grant a divorce, highlighting that false accusations of extra-marital affairs are a serious attack on a spouse’s character and health, amounting to mental cruelty.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s demand for a separate house and her filing of a criminal case do not constitute “cruelty” for divorce purposes.
The Gujarat High Court rejected a father’s petition for custody of his children, finding no evidence that the mother’s alleged extramarital affairs harmed the children.
In November 2019, the Karnataka High Court upheld a divorce granted to a man who submitted video evidence of his wife’s adultery, recorded while he was away. The court emphasized the legitimacy of the evidence and dismissed the wife’s appeal.
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that refusing mental health treatment for the sake of a harmonious marriage constitutes cruelty to a spouse. The court dismissed a woman’s appeal against a divorce decree granted on grounds of cruelty and desertion.
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. This decision overturns a previous family court dismissal.
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 legal decision.
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.
