The Supreme Court sentenced a couple to six months in jail for bigamy but allowed them to serve their time alternately, ensuring one parent is always with their child. The Court criticized the earlier lenient sentence and stressed the need for appropriate punishment in serious cases.
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.
The Supreme Court directed the sale of six shops owned by Varun Gopal’s father to secure maintenance payments for his wife, Shilpi Srivastava, emphasizing the need for compliance with court orders amid ongoing defiance.
The Supreme Court rejected an 89-year-old man’s request for divorce from his 82-year-old wife, ruling that the “irretrievable breakdown of marriage” does not apply in this case, as it would unjustly harm the wife’s sentiments.
The Supreme Court quashed a Section 498A IPC case filed by a woman against her former in-laws, citing inconsistencies in her allegations and finding that her intent was to harm them. The court noted the delay in filing the complaint and the malicious motives behind the accusations.
The Supreme Court has encouraged a Bengaluru couple, both software engineers, to reconsider their decision to divorce, suggesting they give their marriage a second chance due to a lack of time devoted to their relationship.
The Supreme Court acquitted a man convicted of murdering his wife 22 years ago, stating that suspicion alone cannot serve as the basis for guilt. The court emphasized the importance of proven evidence and overturned the life sentence.
The Supreme Court overturned a Jharkhand High Court order that required a husband to deposit Rs. 10 lakhs for ad-interim victim compensation as a condition for anticipatory bail in a dowry case.
The Bar Council of India firmly denied the allegations against Justice DY Chandrachud, calling them a malicious attempt to harm the judiciary’s reputation.
The Supreme Court highlighted that marriage is a serious commitment and cannot be dissolved lightly. It urged a couple involved in a marital dispute to attempt reconciliation.
