Husband Cannot Avoid Maintenance by Agreement: Gauhati High Court Rules
Shruti Mahapatra
The Gauhati High Court ruled that a husband cannot escape his legal duty to pay maintenance under Section 125 CrPC by making a private agreement with his wife. The court…
marital disputes
Can Small Fights Be Considered Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC?
The Supreme Court ruled in Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam that petty quarrels between husband and wife do not amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC unless they…
Supreme Court: Alimony Cannot Be a Condition for Bail in Marital Disputes
The Supreme Court has made it clear that paying alimony cannot be set as a condition for bail in marital disputes, ruling that bail conditions should only ensure a fair…
Kerala High Court: Wife Not Knowing Cooking or Seeking Employer’s Help Not Cruelty
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife not knowing how to cook or seeking help from her husband's employer to fix their strained marriage does not amount to cruelty.…
Kerala High Court: Trivial Disputes in Marriage Are Not Dowry Harassment Under Section 498A IPC
The Kerala High Court ruled that minor disputes in marriage do not amount to dowry harassment under Section 498A IPC unless both dowry demand and cruelty are proven. The Court…
Supreme Court Rules Infidelity Not a Basis for Paternity Test
The Supreme Court has ruled that infidelity alone cannot justify a paternity test if the couple lived together and no impotency is proven. The decision emphasizes the welfare of the…
Calcutta High Court: Husband Can Seek Divorce If Forced to Stay Away from Parents
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a man can seek divorce on grounds of mental cruelty if his wife forces him to separate from his parents, affirming Indian cultural values.
Alimony Cannot Be a Condition for Bail in Marital Disputes: Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that alimony cannot be imposed as a condition for granting bail in marital disputes, focusing on fair trial principles.
Karnataka High Court: Asking Wife to Study Further or Get a Job is Not Cruelty
The Karnataka High Court stated that a husband suggesting his wife pursue further education or find a job does not constitute cruelty. The court emphasized that such discussions are common…
“Karnataka High Court Grants Divorce: Treating Wife as ‘Cash Cow’ Deemed Mental Cruelty”
The Karnataka High Court ruled that treating a wife as a "cash cow" amounts to mental cruelty. The judgment emphasizes the impact of financial dependency and emotional neglect in marital…