The Kerala High Court has ruled that a wife’s inability to cook or seeking help from her husband’s employer to resolve marital issues cannot be considered cruelty, denying the husband’s divorce appeal.
The Kerala High Court rules that minor disputes in marriage do not amount to dowry harassment or cruelty under Section 498A IPC, emphasizing the need for clear evidence of both dowry demands and cruelty.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a divorced wife cannot claim residence in her former matrimonial home. The court upheld a Family Court’s order to evict her, stating that the property belongs to the ex-husband’s family, and she has no legal right to continue living there.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a mother’s societal morality does not necessarily impact her ability to provide for her child’s welfare, granting shared custody in a case where the family court had favored the father.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that live-in relationships are not legally recognized as marriages. Couples living together through an agreement cannot seek divorce under the Special Marriage Act if their union is not legally formalized.
The Kerala High Court clarified that live-in relationships are not recognized as marriages by law, and couples in such arrangements cannot seek divorce under the Special Marriage Act or personal law.
The Kerala High Court emphasized that family courts must establish clear time frames for case disposal when a party requests timely resolution, ensuring swift justice in family disputes.
The Kerala High Court ruled that an unmarried daughter who has reached adulthood cannot claim maintenance from her father solely on the grounds of financial inability. The court emphasized that evidence of physical or mental incapacity is required to claim maintenance under Section 125(1) CrPC.
The Kerala High Court ruled that the one-year waiting period for filing a mutual consent divorce violates fundamental rights. The court emphasized that the law should not restrict access to judicial remedies and called for a uniform marriage code in India.
The Kerala High Court ruled that consensual sex based on a false promise of marriage cannot be considered rape if the woman continued the relationship after learning the man was married. The case against the accused was dismissed.
