The Gujarat High Court ruled in favor of a woman’s right to choose her path, stating that as an adult, she can make her own decisions. The ruling followed a petition filed by her live-in partner seeking her custody.
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a woman can file a cruelty case under Section 498A of the IPC even after divorce, but only for incidents that occurred while the marriage was still valid. The court quashed an FIR for lack of evidence showing harassment during the marriage.
The Gujarat High Court recently criticized the growing misuse of domestic violence and dowry allegations by women to apply pressure on their husbands and in-laws. The court observed that many such cases are exaggerated to intensify the charges and manipulate family disputes.
Interpol has issued a blue corner notice for Ronak Pandya, who fled to the UK in 2005 to avoid trial in a domestic violence and dowry case filed by his wife. The Gujarat High Court was informed of the notice in June 2022.
The Gujarat High Court has confirmed that a divorced woman can file a complaint under Section 498A IPC for cruelty experienced during her marriage. However, the court quashed a specific FIR as the allegations pertained to events after the divorce.
The Gujarat High Court has ordered a mother to facilitate video calls between her son and his father in Australia, stressing the importance of the child recognizing his father and urging efforts to reunite the family.
The Gujarat High Court criticized a woman living in the US for 10 years who refuses to consent to divorce and is only interested in demanding maintenance. The court suggested a one-time settlement to protect the couple’s 10-year-old son.
The Gujarat High Court has ordered a woman to facilitate video calls between her son and his father, emphasizing the need for the child to recognize and bond with his dad amidst ongoing marital disputes.
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.
The Gujarat High Court has ordered a wife to pay ₹10,000 to her husband after she left him due to sub-caste differences, despite both belonging to the Patel community. The court criticized the influence of caste systems on personal relationships and awarded the amount as compensation.
