Alimony Cannot Be a Condition for Bail in Marital Disputes: Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that alimony cannot be imposed as a condition for granting bail in marital disputes, focusing on fair trial principles.
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Wife Forcing Friends and Family to Stay at Husband’s Home Deemed Cruelty: Calcutta High Court
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.
No Arrests for 2 Months After FIR in Section 498A Cases: Allahabad High Court Issues Safeguards
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.
Allahabad HC on Mediation Abuse: Wife’s Parents Seeking Money, Not Settlement
The Allahabad High Court criticized the misuse of mediation in matrimonial disputes, where the wife’s parents prioritized collecting the husband’s deposit over resolving conflicts. The Court issued guidelines to prevent such practices.
Daughter-in-Law Allegedly Re-Enters Matrimonial Home After Rs 13 Lakh Settlement Falls Apart
A family accuses their estranged daughter-in-law of forcibly re-entering their home after a ₹13 lakh settlement fell apart. The dispute includes claims of harassment, financial demands, and conflicting accusations from both sides.
Husband Granted Anticipatory Bail in Dowry Case: Court Remarks “Marriages Are Made in Hell”
The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of dowry harassment by his wife, stating that “marriages are made in hell, not heaven.” The court ruled that arrest would not solve the issue.
Can Petty Quarrels Be Considered Cruelty? Insights from Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam
The court in Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam ruled that minor arguments cannot be considered cruelty under Section 498A IPC. Cruelty must be of a serious nature to invoke this law.
Bombay High Court: Preventing Daughter-in-Law from Watching TV and Socializing is Not Cruelty
The Bombay High Court overturned a conviction for cruelty, ruling that minor domestic issues like stopping a daughter-in-law from watching TV or visiting the temple alone do not amount to cruelty under the IPC.
Husband Must Support Wife and Child After She Quit Job at His Request: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband is obligated to provide financial support for his wife and child after she quit her job at his request. The court emphasized that paying school fees does not absolve the husband from his duty to maintain both his wife and child.
Bombay High Court: Husband’s Relatives Cannot Be Prosecuted Under Section 498A for Advising Wife to Tolerate Cruelty
The Bombay High Court ruled that a husband’s relatives cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A IPC merely for advising the wife to endure his abusive behavior, highlighting the need for legal reform in such cases.