A daughter-in-law forcibly re-enters her marital home after a failed Rs 13 lakh settlement, leading to a tense standoff with her in-laws. Learn about the ongoing legal battles and escalating demands.
In a recent judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court declared that accusing a husband of having an illicit relationship with his mother is a form of mental cruelty. The court overturned the family court’s denial of divorce, granting the husband’s appeal while setting a monthly maintenance of ₹35,000 for the wife.
After a failed Rs 13 lakh settlement, a daughter-in-law forcibly re-enters her in-laws’ home, sparking a family dispute filled with accusations of false cases and money demands.
After a failed Rs 13 lakh settlement, a daughter-in-law re-entered her matrimonial home, leading to accusations of false cases and a prolonged family dispute, as her in-laws claim.
The High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of dowry harassment under Section 498A. The court acknowledged the ongoing marital disputes and imposed a bail bond requirement.
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a cheating complaint filed by a married woman against a man who allegedly broke a promise to marry her. The court ruled that since the woman was already married, she could not claim cheating based on a broken marriage promise.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that no arrests or coercive actions should be taken for two months after an FIR is registered under Section 498A of the IPC. This decision aims to prevent the misuse of the law and allows time for mediation through Family Welfare Committees.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that asking a married woman to do household chores for her family does not constitute an offense. The court quashed the FIR against the husband, stating that such requests do not amount to treating the wife as a maid.
The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against a man after an amicable settlement of matrimonial disputes, highlighting the court’s power to ensure justice through such actions.
The Delhi High Court’s recent observations on dowry deaths highlight a troubling reality: these tragedies are not solely about male dominance. Women often perpetuate hostility against each other, reinforcing harmful societal norms that view women as financial burdens.
