Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, advised a highly qualified woman to seek a mutual consent divorce to avoid a long legal battle. He also encouraged her to find a job, given her strong academic background, emphasizing that lengthy disputes only benefit lawyers.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a man’s divorce after his wife refused to live with his elderly mother and sister-in-law with mental health issues. The court ruled that her actions amounted to cruelty and granted the husband interim alimony, allowing the wife to claim permanent alimony later.
The Bombay High Court quashed a Section 498A IPC case filed by a judicial officer against her husband and in-laws, ruling that there was no evidence of cruelty or obstruction in the discharge of her judicial duties.
The Bombay High Court ruled that for an offense under Section 498A, a woman must prove continuous cruelty, quashing an FIR against elderly in-laws involved in a matrimonial dispute.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud urged a couple to settle their divorce by mutual consent, advising the woman to find a job and avoid a prolonged legal battle that would primarily benefit lawyers.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 377 IPC after the husband paid ₹74 lakhs to settle all disputes with his wife. The court highlighted the importance of letting both parties move forward with their lives.
The Bombay High Court has quashed a Section 498A IPC case filed by a judicial officer against her husband and in-laws. The court found no evidence of obstruction to the officer’s duties and concluded that the FIR appeared to be a reaction to a marital dispute.
A husband has approached the Supreme Court accusing his wife of cheating by hiding her medical condition. He claims this deceit amounts to cheating under Indian law, leading to a legal dispute over their marriage.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a wife’s letter to her husband’s boss, informing him of a criminal complaint for torture, does not constitute defamation. The court emphasized the protection of good faith actions under Section 499 IPC.
The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR against a father-in-law, emphasizing the importance of settlements in matrimonial disputes. The complainant confirmed the agreement was made freely, without coercion, paving the way for a brighter future.
