The Karnataka High Court ruled that private medical records, such as abortion reports, cannot be used to prove adultery in marital disputes, emphasizing the protection of doctor-patient confidentiality and privacy rights.
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 Kerala High Court has ruled that a wife’s inability to cook or seeking help from her husband’s employer to resolve marital issues cannot be considered cruelty, denying the husband’s divorce appeal.
The Kerala High Court rules that minor disputes in marriage do not amount to dowry harassment or cruelty under Section 498A IPC, emphasizing the need for clear evidence of both dowry demands and cruelty.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a case of cruelty filed by a wife against her husband, stating that the core issue was sexual incompatibility rather than dowry demands. The court emphasized the lack of concrete evidence of cruelty.
The Delhi High Court has called for curbing false rape charges in matrimonial cases, highlighting concerns over allegations that are later settled, following a recent case involving a husband and his family.
The Supreme Court ruled that infidelity is not grounds for a paternity test when a couple has cohabited. The child’s legitimacy remains protected under the law.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife’s refusal to live separately from her husband without sufficient cause cannot be considered cruelty, dismissing a husband’s appeal for divorce.
The Telangana High Court ruled that false allegations against a husband’s relatives in marital disputes can lead to misuse of the legal process, stressing the need for specific evidence to avoid unjust trials.
The High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of dowry harassment under Section 498A. The court acknowledged the ongoing marital disputes and imposed a bail bond requirement.
