The Gujarat High Court has confirmed that a divorced woman can file a complaint under Section 498A IPC for cruelty experienced during her marriage. However, the court quashed a specific FIR as the allegations pertained to events after the divorce.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that an unmarried adult daughter, who is not suffering from any physical or mental abnormality, cannot claim maintenance from her father under Section 125 of the CrPC. This decision was made in the landmark case of Abhilasha vs. Prakash.
The Supreme Court ruled that individuals cannot be denied their right to travel abroad merely because they are accused in a 498-A IPC complaint. This decision reinforces the protection of personal liberty and emphasizes the importance of valid travel documentation.
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance. The court clarified that continuous and repeated adultery is required to deny maintenance under Section 125(4) of CrPC.
A rape accused has approached the Kerala High Court to protect his privacy and dignity, seeking removal of articles about him from The New Indian Express and Indian Kanoon until his trial concludes.
A woman’s plea for relief under the Domestic Violence Act was recently dismissed by the Borivali Court, citing a lapse of 32 years since her separation from her husband. The court emphasized the significance of timely legal actions in addressing domestic disputes.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that a wife can seek maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even after receiving alimony if she cannot maintain herself or her children.
The Gujarat High Court upheld the right of a woman to choose her own path in a case involving a habeas corpus petition by her live-in partner, affirming her freedom despite family pressures.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that women in long-term live-in relationships are entitled to maintenance after separation, even without legal marriage. This landmark decision highlights the rights of partners in live-in relationships.
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