The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce after the wife refused to live with her husband unless he separated from his parents. The court ruled the marriage had irretrievably broken down and ordered ₹15 lakh alimony.
The Supreme Court ordered a husband to pay ₹5 crore to his wife as permanent alimony and ₹1 crore to his adult son after finding that their marriage had irretrievably broken down.
The Supreme Court recently emphasized that marriage is not a casual commitment, urging a couple to attempt mediation. The court refused to invoke Article 142 to dissolve the marriage, stating the relationship had not irretrievably broken down.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a husband comparing his wife to other women and taunting her over not meeting his expectations amounts to cruelty, making it a valid reason for divorce.
The Supreme Court orders a husband to pay ₹5 crore as alimony to his wife and ₹1 crore for his adult son after granting their divorce, ensuring financial fairness.
The Supreme Court ruled that a daughter cannot claim expenses for her education or marriage from her father if she does not wish to maintain a relationship with him. The court also ensured that the wife received permanent alimony in a divorce case.
The Supreme Court rejected an 89-year-old man’s request for divorce from his 82-year-old wife, ruling that the “irretrievable breakdown of marriage” does not apply in this case, as it would unjustly harm the wife’s sentiments.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce in January 2023, as a wife insisted her husband separate from his parents. The court ruled that the marriage had broken down irretrievably.
