Delhi Court Denies Maintenance to MBA Graduate Wife, Citing Her Ability to Earn
A Delhi court refused maintenance to an MBA graduate wife, citing her ability to earn and discouraging willful unemployment and dependency on her husband.
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Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules Neglect of Child’s Treatment is Not Cruelty Under IPC Section 498-A
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that neglecting a child’s treatment does not amount to cruelty under IPC Section 498-A, leading to the dismissal of a criminal case filed by a wife against her husband and in-laws.
Daughter’s Right to Family Property Remains Even After Receiving Dowry: Goa High Court
The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that a daughter’s right to family property does not end even if she was given dowry. The court invalidated a property transfer made without her consent and upheld her inheritance rights.
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Advising Daughter-in-Law on Household Work Is Not Cruelty
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that advising a daughter-in-law to improve her household work does not amount to cruelty under dowry laws. The court acquitted the accused, stating that there was no evidence of dowry harassment.
Woman Can Be Prosecuted for Gang Rape If She Assists in the Crime: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman can be prosecuted for gang rape under IPC Section 376D if she facilitates the crime. The court dismissed a plea challenging the summoning order in a rape case involving a minor.
Police Can Act Against False Sexual Assault Allegations: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that police can take action against women who falsely accuse men of sexual assault. The court stressed that investigations must consider both sides and urged officers to verify claims before filing charge sheets.
Married Woman Cannot Claim Consent Was Based on False Promise of Marriage: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a married woman cannot claim her consent was obtained through a false promise of marriage. The court dismissed the rape case, stating that such consent does not qualify as “misconception of fact.”
Delhi High Court Rejects Man’s Plea for Income Tax Probe into Wife’s Family Over ₹2 Crore Dowry Claim
The Delhi High Court dismissed a man’s plea seeking an Income Tax investigation into his wife’s family over a ₹2 crore dowry claim. The court ruled that the complaint arose from a marital dispute and did not violate any statutory rights.
Senior Citizens Must Prove Inability to Maintain Themselves for Maintenance: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court ruled that a senior citizen must prove financial inability before claiming maintenance from children. It set aside a previous order and sent the case back for a fresh hearing.
Wife Loving Another Man Without Physical Relation is Not Adultery: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s love for another man does not amount to adultery unless there is a physical relationship. The court rejected a husband’s plea to deny maintenance, stating that financial support cannot be denied based on emotional attachment.