The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband suggesting his wife to pursue higher education and find a job cannot be considered cruelty, especially when the couple had previously agreed on it.
The Allahabad High Court has introduced a two-month “cooling-off period” after filing FIRs under Section 498A IPC, aiming to stop misuse and ensure fair investigation through Family Welfare Committees.
A man from Maharashtra married twin sisters in the same ceremony, leading to legal action under IPC Section 494 for bigamy. The case is under investigation.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot seek divorce by claiming he wants to serve his parents, stressing the sacred and lifelong nature of marriage under Hindu law.
