A Mumbai court rejected a woman’s request for ₹1 lakh in monthly maintenance from her husband, noting that she is qualified to work as a dentist. However, the court awarded ₹20,000 per month for the maintenance of their two children.
A special Pocso court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister, resulting in his acquittal.
The Madras High Court has ruled that a husband can be jailed under Section 498A IPC for causing mental cruelty to his wife through an extramarital affair. The court confirmed the conviction and reduced the sentence to six months of rigorous imprisonment.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a wife cannot claim her husband’s self-acquired property in lieu of unpaid maintenance due to a lack of evidence proving neglect. Read the full details of the case.
The Karnataka High Court upheld charges of rape and cruelty against a husband, stating that marriage does not provide immunity for brutal acts. The court stressed that all individuals, including husbands, are accountable for their actions under the law.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a wife cannot claim her husband’s self-acquired property in lieu of unpaid maintenance due to a lack of evidence proving neglect. Read the full details of the case.
The Allahabad High Court criticized the wife’s parents for attending mediation sessions only to collect money deposited by the husband, emphasizing the need for genuine dispute resolution.
A special court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister. The court found the allegations to be untrue based on evidence presented during the trial.
The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad bench ruled that lodging false cases against a husband and his family constitutes cruelty. This decision upheld a lower court’s divorce decree, emphasizing the severe impact of false accusations.
