The Madras High Court ruled that if a husband’s presence at home disturbs the peace of the wife and children, he can be asked to leave, even if he doesn’t have alternative housing. Courts must prioritise safety and peace at home.
The Madras High Court has ruled that a man who did not reveal his impotency before marriage can be booked for cheating under IPC Sections 417 and 420. The wife was misled and humiliated, the court noted.
The Madras High Court advised a woman to treat her estranged husband kindly like a guest during child visitation, promoting a peaceful environment for their child based on the principle of “Atithi Devo Bhava”.
The Madras High Court granted divorce to a man, ruling that his wife’s refusal of intimacy and pressure to live beyond his means amounted to cruelty under marriage law.
Madras High Court ruled that watching porn or masturbation by a wife in private is not marital cruelty and cannot be used as grounds for divorce, upholding spousal privacy and sexual autonomy.
The Madras High Court dismissed a case against a 21-year-old boy accused of hugging and kissing his girlfriend, saying such behavior among young lovers is natural and not a criminal offense.
The Madras High Court ruled that watching porn and self-pleasure are not valid reasons for divorce, emphasizing a spouse’s right to privacy and the need for strong evidence in marital disputes.
The Madras High Court ruled that a wife and child are entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if the marriage is not legally valid due to the existence of a first marriage. The court upheld the Family Court’s order directing the husband to pay ₹10,000 per month in 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.
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to pay ₹3.5 lakh to a man who was wrongfully detained for eight months after his acquittal. The court also directed the installation of kiosks in prisons to help inmates check case updates.
