CJI Chandrachud Urges Mutual Divorce, Advises Woman to Find a Job
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud advised a couple to settle their dispute with mutual divorce instead of a long legal fight, telling the woman, “You must find a job for yourself.”
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Bombay High Court: Continuous Cruelty Must Be Proven Under Section 498A
The Bombay High Court ruled that to prove cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC, the woman must face continuous mistreatment close to the time of filing the complaint.
Supreme Court Quashes 498A IPC Case Against In-Laws, Finds Complaint Malicious
The Supreme Court has quashed a criminal case under Section 498A IPC against a woman’s in-laws, noting inconsistencies in her complaint and clear signs of malicious intent.
Financial Instability of Husband Is Mental Cruelty: Delhi High Court Grants Divorce to Wife
The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s financial instability, along with failed efforts to earn and resulting abusive behavior, can cause mental cruelty to the wife. The court granted divorce on these grounds.
Extramarital Affair or Betting Habit Not Enough to Prove Dowry Death: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s extramarital affair or betting addiction cannot be used as a reason to charge him under Section 304B IPC for dowry death. The court granted him bail, citing lack of evidence of dowry demands.
Supreme Court Questions Woman’s ₹12 Crore Alimony Demand: “Why Don’t You Work?”
The Supreme Court criticized a woman for demanding ₹12 crore, a Mumbai flat, and a luxury BMW in alimony despite being highly educated. The court emphasized that educated individuals should work and not rely on large maintenance claims.
Wife’s Refusal to Live Separately from Husband Is Not Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court
Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife opposing her husband’s request to live separately, without a valid reason, is not cruelty. The court rejected the husband’s appeal for divorce on this ground.
Madras High Court: Remove Husband from Home If Needed to Ensure Peace
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.
Calcutta High Court Shows Leniency to Wife, Transfers Divorce Case to Siliguri
The Calcutta High Court allowed a wife’s plea to shift her divorce case from Cooch Behar to Siliguri due to financial hardship and safety concerns. The court emphasized showing leniency to the wife in such matters.
Matrimonial Case Can Be Cancelled If Husband and Wife Settle Dispute: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court said a matrimonial case can be cancelled if the husband and wife settle their differences with a verified compromise deed. This was stated while quashing a criminal case filed under IPC and Dowry laws.