Kerala High Court Quashes POCSO Case Filed by Wife Against Husband
Shruti Mahapatra
The Kerala High Court quashed a POCSO case filed by a wife against her husband, calling it a misuse of the law. The court found the complaint weak and said…
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Hindu Marriage Not Valid Without ‘Saat Pheras’, Rules Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is not legally valid without the ‘saptapadi’ ceremony. The court dismissed a husband’s bigamy complaint against his wife, stating that their…
Madras High Court Rules Wife Entitled to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC Even If Marriage Is Not Legal
The Madras High Court has ruled that a wife and children from a second marriage are entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if the first marriage is still…
Kerala High Court: Live-in Relationships Not Recognized as Marriage, Divorce Cannot Be Sought
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…
Kerala High Court Rules: Live-In Relationships Not Legally Recognized as Marriage, Divorce Cannot Be Granted
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…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Woman in Long-Term Live-In Relationship Entitled to Maintenance
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a woman in a long-term live-in relationship is entitled to maintenance after separation, even if there was no legal marriage. The court…
Delhi HC Denies Bail to Woman’s Mother and Grandmother in Assault Case
The Delhi High Court denied bail to a woman's mother and grandmother accused of assaulting her husband and directing others to harm him. The court highlighted the need for police…