The Madras High Court has ruled that a husband can be jailed under Section 498A IPC for causing mental cruelty to his wife through an extramarital affair. The court confirmed the conviction and reduced the sentence to six months of rigorous imprisonment.
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court granted a man divorce on grounds of cruelty, citing his wife’s actions of pushing him into debt and living beyond their means. This decision overturns a previous family court dismissal.
The Madras High Court reinstated a suspended officer who suffered cruelty and desertion by his wife, noting the unfortunate absence of domestic violence laws for men.
The Madras High Court directed a woman to treat her estranged husband with respect and kindness during visits with their child, emphasizing the Indian principle “Atithi Devo Bhava” to ensure the child’s well-being and happiness.
Supreme Court Judge S Ravindra Bhat emphasizes the need for equitable domestic duties between men and women to enhance female representation in the judiciary. Speaking at a PHDCCI conference, he addressed the challenges women face and the importance of supportive work environments.
The Madras High Court has directed police to register a cheating case against a man for not disclosing his impotency before marriage, under Sections 417 and 420 of IPC.
The Madras High Court has ruled that removing the husband from the matrimonial home may be necessary for ensuring domestic peace, regardless of whether he has alternative accommodation. This decision underscores the court’s stance on protecting the well-being of families in contentious situations.
The Madras High Court recently reduced the life sentence of a woman convicted of setting her 13-year-old daughter on fire to 10 years in prison. Discover the details of this tragic case and the court’s decision.
The Madras High Court ordered the state to pay 3.5 lakhs to a man detained for 8 months after his acquittal. The court emphasized the need for better access to legal information for prisoners and directed the installation of KIOSK machines in prisons.
The Madras High Court reversed a Family Court decision requiring a wife to pay interim maintenance to her husband, ruling that the husband was capable of earning a livelihood.
