Karnataka High Court: Husband Can Pay Monetary Support Instead of Shared House
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband can pay Rs. 5,000 as an alternative to providing a shared house to his wife, modifying an earlier trial court order.
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Madras High Court Overturns Order Asking Wife to Pay Maintenance
The Madras High Court overturned a family court order that required a wife to pay maintenance to her husband, ruling that he was capable of earning a livelihood.
Women Can Claim Maintenance Under Domestic Violence Act Even After Divorce: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ruled that women are entitled to maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. The court upheld an earlier order requiring a man to pay ₹6,000 per month to his ex-wife, emphasizing that the law protects women beyond marriage.
Marrying Another Woman Without Wife’s Consent is Cruelty, Rules Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court ruled that marrying another woman without the first wife’s consent is cruelty under Section 498-A IPC. The court emphasized that such an act can cause severe mental trauma and violates the intent of the law.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Modifies Judgment on Rape Convict’s Sentence
The Madhya Pradesh High Court revised its judgment, removing the controversial remark that described a rape convict as “kind enough” for not killing the survivor.
Minor Disagreements in Marriage Not Cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that minor disagreements between spouses cannot be termed cruelty. It overturned a divorce decree, emphasizing the need for time to adjust in marriage.
MP High Court: No Cognizance Against Family in Dowry Case Without Proof of Active Involvement
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled that family members cannot be held liable in dowry cases unless there is clear evidence of their active involvement. Casual mention of their names in the FIR does not justify legal action against them.
Filing False Cases Against Husband is Cruelty: Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Divorce, Rs. 18 Lakhs Alimony
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted divorce to a man citing cruelty after his wife filed false cases against him. The court also awarded Rs. 18 lakhs in alimony.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Rape Accused, Sets Condition to Marry Survivor if Found
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a man accused of rape, with the condition that he marry the survivor if found within a year. The court noted the relationship was consensual, and the survivor is currently untraceable.
Delhi Court Acquits Man in False Rape Case After 6 Years
A Delhi court has acquitted a man after six years of trial in a false rape case, finding the woman’s statements untrustworthy and evidence showing a consensual relationship. The court concluded that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations, leading to the man’s acquittal.