The High Court ruled that a second wife cannot be prosecuted for abetment to bigamy just for marrying a man already in a subsisting marriage. The court emphasized that there must be proof of active participation in the offense.
In a key ruling, the High Court has decided that a widowed daughter-in-law can claim maintenance from her father-in-law if she has no financial means. This ruling provides essential support for widowed women in need of assistance.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance unless continuous adultery is proven, dismissing a husband’s attempt to discredit his wife’s maintenance claim.
A Surat man has been ordered to pay Rs 2 lakh per month in maintenance after failing to comply with a previous Rs 12,000 order. The arrears, dating back to March 2017, now total Rs 1.32 crore.
The High Court has upheld the right of a widowed daughter-in-law to claim maintenance from her father-in-law. Despite his advanced age, the court ruled that he must provide ₹1,000 monthly support, affirming her legal rights under family law.
The High Court has decided that a daughter-in-law’s right to residence under Section 19 of the Domestic Violence (DV) Act is not absolute in a shared household. While upholding the eviction order against the daughter-in-law, the court granted a two-week stay to allow her time to find alternative housing.
A Surat man ignored a court-ordered Rs 12,000 monthly maintenance payment. The court has now raised his obligation to Rs 2 lakh per month due to non-compliance, leading to significant arrears from March 2017.
