The Allahabad High Court has ruled that matrimonial disputes should be quashed if resolved through a verified compromise deed between the husband and wife. This decision aims to prevent unnecessary legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court affirms a woman’s right to decide in marital disputes, rejecting a plea to compel a wife to return to her husband against her will. Discover the details of the case and the court’s rationale behind its decision.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife’s refusal to live apart from her husband without sufficient reason does not constitute cruelty. Emphasizing mutual respect in marriage, the court dismissed the husband’s appeal for divorce.
A woman’s plea for relief under the Domestic Violence Act was recently dismissed by the Borivali Court, citing a lapse of 32 years since her separation from her husband. The court emphasized the significance of timely legal actions in addressing domestic disputes.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce decree on grounds of cruelty and desertion by the wife, who had filed false cases against her husband. The court also awarded substantial alimony, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a case under Section 498A IPC cannot be quashed simply because the marriage is deemed invalid. The court highlighted the importance of protecting women from harassment and unfair treatment.
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The Bombay High Court ruled that continuous cruelty is required to prove an offense under Section 498A, quashing an FIR against elderly in-laws due to lack of evidence and arbitrary investigation.
A husband has petitioned the Supreme Court, alleging his wife deceived him by hiding a medical condition that affects her gender. The court has issued a notice to review the case, originally dismissed by the High Court.
Reviewing documents, Justice Gokhale noted the husband’s monthly earnings of Rs 1.3 lakh, his assets, and fairly modest living. In contrast, the wife, an MBA, struggles to secure a permanent job as she single-handedly cares for their 10-year-old son.
