The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot sit idle and claim full maintenance from her estranged husband. She is only entitled to supportive maintenance while making efforts to sustain herself. The court upheld the reduced maintenance awarded by the appellate court.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that not having a physical relationship after marriage does not amount to cruelty under IPC 498A but may be grounds for annulment under the Hindu Marriage Act due to non-consummation.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed an FIR filed by a married woman who claimed she was cheated by a man for breaking his promise of marriage. The court ruled that since she was already married, no such promise could be legally upheld.
The Karnataka High Court directed the police to ensure a mother hands over custody of her child to the father and ordered her employer to withhold her pay for failing to comply with a judicial order.
The Karnataka High Court granted child custody to a father, citing the mother’s neglect due to her illicit relationship. The court emphasized that the child’s welfare should always be the priority in custody cases.
The Karnataka High Court declared a marriage null and void after the husband proved that his wife misrepresented her age and concealed important health issues at the time of their marriage.
The Karnataka High Court revised a 2016 order, directing a husband to pay Rs. 5,000 for his estranged wife’s alternate accommodation instead of providing her a room in their shared house. The court cited the practicality and fairness of monetary compensation.
The Karnataka High Court has determined that a husband’s suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and seek employment does not amount to cruelty. The court also overturned dowry-related charges due to insufficient evidence.
The Karnataka High Court acquitted a US-based doctor and his 77-year-old mother, ruling that the wife’s complaints of harassment and dowry were vague and exaggerated. The court noted that small family differences were magnified into major issues, leading to an unjust case.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband must maintain his wife and child if she quits her job to care for the child at his request. The Court emphasized that paying school fees does not relieve the husband of his responsibility for maintenance.
