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.
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.
