The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that minor disagreements between spouses cannot be termed cruelty. It overturned a divorce decree, emphasizing the need for time to adjust in marriage.
The Madras High Court ruled that husbands can be removed from their homes if it is the only way to ensure domestic peace. The judgment emphasized protecting women and children from harassment in such cases.
The Telangana High Court ruled that false allegations against a husband’s relatives in matrimonial disputes, based on vague claims, can lead to the misuse of legal processes. Read more about the judgment and its legal significance.
The Delhi High Court has called for strict measures to prevent false cases against husbands and their families, citing the risk of misuse of the legal system and harm to the social fabric. This observation was made in a case involving fabricated allegations of a woman’s suicide.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a wife forcing her friends and family to live at her husband’s residence against his will constitutes cruelty, providing grounds for divorce.
The Allahabad High Court introduced a two-month cooling-off period for FIRs under Section 498A to prevent misuse. Read how these safeguards protect families from false allegations.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed an FIR filed under Section 498A IPC, stating it was lodged to harass and pressurize the in-laws. The court found the allegations baseless and dismissed the case.
The Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be denied the right to travel abroad simply because they are accused in a 498A IPC complaint. The judgment protects personal liberty and requires substantial evidence for imposing restrictions.
The Supreme Court criticized the misuse of Section 498A IPC, stating that general allegations in matrimonial disputes can lead to legal abuse. The judgment highlights the need for responsible application of the law.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that the denial of physical intimacy by a spouse constitutes cruelty, granting a husband’s plea for divorce. The case also highlights mental harassment and desertion as factors in divorce proceedings.
