The Bombay High Court has upheld a decision requiring a husband to pay Rs 3 crore in compensation and Rs 1.5 lakh monthly maintenance to his wife under the Domestic Violence Act. This ruling highlights the severe impact of domestic violence on the self-worth of victims.
The Madras High Court has ruled that husbands can be jailed under Section 498A IPC for extramarital affairs that cause serious domestic discord and mental cruelty to their wives. This landmark decision reinforces the legal consequences of infidelity in marriage.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a wife’s refusal to live separately from her husband, without sufficient reason, does not constitute cruelty. This decision came as the court dismissed a husband’s appeal for divorce on these grounds.
The Bombay High Court ruled that continuous cruelty is required to prove an offense under Section 498A, quashing an FIR against elderly in-laws due to lack of evidence and arbitrary investigation.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife living in adultery cannot claim permanent alimony. This decision came after upholding a divorce decree based on the grounds of adultery and cruelty.
A Delhi court denied maintenance to an MBA graduate wife, ruling that she is capable of earning a living. The court emphasized that maintenance is not an absolute right and depends on the ability to sustain oneself. Read more about this significant decision.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that terms like ‘baby’ and ‘sweety’ are not always sexual harassment. The court also emphasized the need to avoid reverse bias against male accused in harassment cases. Read more about this significant ruling and its implications.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that deductions such as provident fund and loan repayments are not allowable when calculating maintenance payments. Understand the implications of this decision on alimony assessments.
Delhi High Court quashes a controversial love marriage case, emphasizing individual choices and societal implications. Justice Sharma’s ruling explores the broader role of the court in balancing legal constraints and real justice.
Patna High Court refuses to hand over custody of a minor girl to her husband, ordering her to stay in a State Girls Care Home. Legal insights on child marriage laws and the welfare of the girl child are explored in this ruling.
