The Allahabad High Court ruled that a long-term consensual adulterous relationship without deception does not amount to rape under Section 375 IPC. The court quashed the criminal proceedings against the accused, emphasizing that a breach of a marriage promise alone does not constitute rape.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR against a man’s girlfriend, stating she is not a relative and cannot be charged with cruelty under IPC Section 498A in a domestic violence case.
The Kerala High Court ruled that minor disputes or demands for dowry without evidence of cruelty do not violate Section 498A IPC. The court emphasized the need for substantial proof to establish claims of harassment or cruelty in marital relationships.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a husband marrying another woman without his first wife’s consent amounts to cruelty under Section 498-A of the IPC. This can lead to severe emotional and mental harm to the first wife.
The Kerala High Court clarified that being convicted under Section 498A IPC for cruelty does not automatically mean guilt under Section 306 IPC for abetment of suicide. The Court upheld the husband’s conviction for dowry death but acquitted his mother.
The Delhi High Court has clarified that a wife can still seek maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if her maintenance application is rejected in a divorce case. The Court ruled that the husband’s payment of school fees does not eliminate his obligation to provide maintenance.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband and his family cannot keep a woman’s Stridhan after an annulment of marriage. The court stated that Stridhan remains the woman’s property and must be returned, reinforcing the importance of a woman’s rights in marital disputes.
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance under Section 125(4) of the CrPC.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a wife who falsely claimed to be unemployed to secure maintenance from her husband can face legal action for submitting false evidence, emphasizing the importance of honesty in court proceedings.
The Bombay High Court has acquitted a Palghar man of cheating charges after 25 years, ruling that refusal to marry after a long-term sexual relationship does not qualify as cheating under Section 417 IPC.
