Uttarakhand High Court: Husband Not Guilty of Rape for Anal Sex with Wife
The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that a husband cannot be charged with rape for anal sex with his wife, as such acts fall under marital consent protected by law.
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Delhi Court Orders Woman to Pay ₹15 Lakh to Ex-Husband for Defamation
A Delhi court has ordered a woman to pay ₹15 lakh in damages to her ex-husband for defaming him through abusive emails and false legal cases, causing harm to his reputation and career.
Denying Spouse Social Media Access and Damaging Reputation Can Be Cruelty: Telangana HC
The Telangana High Court ruled that damaging a spouse’s reputation or restricting their access to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can be considered cruelty. The court granted a husband’s divorce appeal, citing mental cruelty caused by false allegations and repeated legal cases.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Divorce to Man After Wife Refuses to Live With His Aged Mother
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.
Bombay High Court Orders Woman to Pay Maintenance to Unemployed, Ill Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman must pay ₹10,000 monthly maintenance to her ex-husband, who is unable to work due to health issues. The court clarified that under the Hindu Marriage Act, both spouses have equal rights to financial support.
MP Court Orders Woman to Pay ₹5,000 Maintenance to Husband
An Indore family court directed a woman to pay ₹5,000 monthly maintenance to her unemployed husband. The ruling highlights that both men and women have the right to claim financial support under the Hindu Marriage Act.
Patna High Court Denies Custody of Minor Wife to Husband, Orders Financial Support for Newborn
The Patna High Court refused to hand over a minor wife to her husband, citing child marriage laws. The husband must open a bank account and deposit money for their newborn’s welfare.
Bombay High Court: Wife Living in Husband’s Home Still Entitled to Maintenance
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife living in her husband’s home is still entitled to maintenance. The court upheld an order directing the husband to pay interim support to his wife and child.
Spouse Choosing Unemployment Should Not Burden Partner with Maintenance: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that a spouse who can earn but stays unemployed without reason should not financially burden the other partner.
Supreme Court Rejects 89-Year-Old Man’s Divorce Plea Against 82-Year-Old Wife
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.