Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Permanent Alimony to Wife Living in Adultery
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a wife guilty of adultery cannot claim permanent alimony. The court upheld the divorce decree, citing both cruelty and adultery.
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Divorce Through Power of Attorney Allowed: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that a person can be represented in divorce proceedings through a power of attorney. The court overturned a Family Court’s decision that rejected a divorce petition filed this way.
Uttarakhand High Court Fines Husband for Misleading Wife in Divorce Case
The Uttarakhand High Court fined a husband ₹1 lakh for misleading his wife into signing divorce summons without her knowledge, setting aside the ex-parte divorce decree.
Minor Disagreements in Marriage Not Cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that minor disagreements between spouses cannot be termed cruelty. It overturned a divorce decree, emphasizing the need for time to adjust in marriage.
Bombay HC: Women as Weaker Section Need More Legal Protection
The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of a wife’s plea to transfer her case, emphasizing that women, as the weaker section of society, require greater legal protection under the law.
MP High Court: Husband and Wife Must Live Together with Adjustment
The MP High Court highlighted the importance of mutual adjustment in marriage while resolving a dispute where a wife appealed against a decree for Restitution of Conjugal Rights. The couple expressed their willingness to reconcile, leading to a significant decision upholding marital harmony.
“Husband and Wife Should Live Together with Mutual Adjustment”: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court highlighted the need for mutual adjustment in marriage, urging couples to resolve differences. The court upheld the decree for Restitution of Conjugal Rights in favor of the husband.
Able-Bodied Husband Cannot Demand Permanent Alimony From Wife: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband with the ability to earn cannot demand permanent alimony from his wife, emphasizing the importance of self-sufficiency in spousal support cases.
Karnataka High Court Orders Husband to Pay Wife Rs 25,000 for Divorce Litigation Expenses
The Karnataka High Court directed a husband to pay Rs 25,000 to his wife as legal fees for a divorce case, ensuring she can contest the proceedings effectively.
Punjab and Haryana HC Grants Divorce to Couple Who Separated Two Days After Marriage
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted mutual consent divorce to a couple who separated two days after marriage, overturning a family court’s earlier dismissal of their petition.