The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband and his family cannot keep a woman’s Stridhan after their marriage is annulled. This judgment emphasizes the importance of returning all items a woman brings to her matrimonial home, even after the marriage is declared void.
The Karnataka High Court has set a precedent by ruling that baseless impotency accusations made by a wife against her husband amount to cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. Discover how this landmark decision affects marital disputes and legal proceedings.
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a false dowry case filed by a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law, citing lack of evidence and misuse of legal process. Read on to understand the court’s decision and its implications.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that an able-bodied man with the capacity to earn cannot seek permanent alimony from his wife, upholding a lower court’s decision.
The Karnataka High Court granted a divorce to a woman after determining that her husband treated her as a “cash cow,” causing significant mental cruelty. The court highlighted the husband’s materialistic attitude and lack of emotional connection.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the state to pay ₹5 lakhs as compensation to Ningaraju N for his wrongful arrest due to identity confusion.
The Karnataka High Court has given a US-based man permission to prosecute his wife for malicious prosecution after she falsely accused him under the Dowry Prohibition Act.
The Karnataka High Court refused to dismiss a case against a KG teacher accused of removing students’ pants and locking them in dark rooms, emphasizing the severe psychological impact on young children.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband’s suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and find a job is not cruelty, overturning previous convictions related to dowry harassment.
The Karnataka High Court has sentenced Kannada actress Abhinaya, her mother, and brother to jail terms for dowry harassment. This verdict overturns a previous acquittal by a fast-track court.
