The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a cheating complaint filed by a married woman against a man who allegedly broke a promise to marry her. The court ruled that since the woman was already married, she could not claim cheating based on a broken marriage promise.
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 Karnataka High Court’s recent verdict on marital rape has received mixed reactions from petitioners in a related case before the Delhi High Court. Feminists support the decision, while men’s rights activists worry about potential misuse and legal implications.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s demand for a separate house and her filing of a criminal case do not constitute “cruelty” for divorce purposes.
In November 2019, the Karnataka High Court upheld a divorce granted to a man who submitted video evidence of his wife’s adultery, recorded while he was away. The court emphasized the legitimacy of the evidence and dismissed the wife’s appeal.
The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that a wife who leaves her marital home due to ill-treatment is entitled to maintenance, despite the husband’s claims of mutual consent.
The Karnataka High Court ordered a husband to pay Rs 25,000 to his wife for litigation expenses, allowing her to engage an advocate and contest the divorce proceedings initiated by him.
The Karnataka High Court has quashed proceedings in a dowry harassment case, providing relief to Mohammed Shameer and his bedridden 80-year-old grandmother. The court found the allegations against them to be vague and unsupported by evidence.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that women can be granted bail even for non-bailable offences, relying on Section 437 of the Criminal Procedure Code. This landmark decision was made in the case of Netra, who was accused of murdering her husband.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that bigamy is an offense under Section 494 IPC, regardless of the wife’s consent for subsequent marriages. This decision highlights the legal stance on polygamy and its implications.
