The Supreme Court suggested a Bengaluru couple seeking divorce to give their marriage a second chance. Despite this, the couple proceeded with a mutual settlement under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act.
The Kerala High Court mandates that family courts must set specific time frames for the disposal of cases when timely resolution applications are filed, ensuring efficient and timely justice.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that not having a physical relationship after marriage doesn’t count as cruelty under IPC 498A but can be grounds for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act due to non-consummation of the marriage.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is invalid without the ‘saat pheras’ ceremony. This decision came while quashing a bigamy case against a woman due to the absence of essential marriage rituals.
The Madras High Court ruled that an estranged wife’s removal of her mangalsutra amounts to mental cruelty, leading to the granting of a divorce in favor of the husband. The decision highlights the symbolic importance of the mangalsutra in Hindu marriages.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife living in adultery cannot claim permanent alimony. This decision came after upholding a divorce decree based on the grounds of adultery and cruelty.
The Bombay High Court has directed a working woman to pay Rs 10,000 monthly maintenance to her ailing, unemployed ex-husband, emphasizing that the Hindu Marriage Act’s term ‘spouse’ includes both husband and wife.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a woman to pay Rs 10,000 monthly maintenance to her unemployed ex-husband due to his medical conditions. The court highlighted the inclusive term “spouse” in the Hindu Marriage Act, covering both husband and wife.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a man’s divorce after his wife refused to live with his elderly mother and mentally ill sister, citing this as cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. The court directed the husband to pay ₹5 lakh in interim alimony.
The Supreme Court has dissolved the marriage of a couple who lived apart for 25 years, ruling that their prolonged separation constitutes “cruelty” under the Hindu Marriage Act. This decision highlights the court’s stance on long-term estranged relationships.
