The Supreme Court has quashed an FIR against a father who took custody of his son from his late wife’s side, stating that such matters should be resolved in guardianship courts, not criminal courts.
The Karnataka High Court directed a husband to pay Rs 25,000 to his wife for litigation expenses so she can contest his divorce petition, considering her financial dependence and his income.
Bombay High Court quashes a case where a woman alleged being bitten by her sister-in-law. The court ruled that human teeth are not a dangerous weapon, referencing a 2004 Supreme Court ruling.
The Supreme Court sentenced a couple to six months in jail for bigamy but allowed them to serve alternate jail terms for the sake of their child. The Court stressed the need for proportionate punishment in social offences.
The Allahabad High Court denied a man’s request for a DNA test to challenge his daughter’s paternity and avoid maintenance. The court emphasized that legitimacy is presumed in marriage and rejected his plea, stating that DNA tests should not be used to question paternity without strong proof.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce ruling for a man whose wife refused to live with his elderly mother, citing mental cruelty as a key factor.
The Bombay High Court has rejected a father’s plea for custody of his 3-year-old daughter, citing his history of anger issues and abusive behavior. The court ruled that the child’s welfare is the top priority.
The Supreme Court rejected an 89-year-old man’s plea for divorce from his 82-year-old wife, ruling that an “irretrievable breakdown of marriage” is not always a reason to dissolve a marriage. The Court emphasized that marriage remains a sacred institution in India.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife not knowing how to cook or seeking help from her husband’s employer to fix their strained marriage does not amount to cruelty. The Court dismissed the husband’s plea for divorce, emphasizing that minor issues cannot justify dissolving a marriage.
A Mumbai court refused to grant maintenance to a woman earning more than her husband. However, it ordered the husband to pay child support despite his denial of paternity.
