The Supreme Court ruled that a daughter cannot claim expenses for her education or marriage from her father if she does not wish to maintain a relationship with him. The court also ensured that the wife received permanent alimony in a divorce case.
The Supreme Court sentenced a woman and her second husband to six months in jail for bigamy, noting the gravity of the offense. The Court allowed alternate prison terms to ensure one parent stays with their child, marking an unusual but compassionate sentencing decision.
The Supreme Court ruled that a marriage certificate is not proof of a valid Hindu marriage if the necessary rituals, like saptapadi, have not been performed. The court declared the marriage null and void.
The Supreme Court ordered the sale of six shops from a building complex owned by a man’s father to pay Rs 1.25 crore in maintenance arrears to his daughter-in-law after his son abandoned her.
The Calcutta High Court has issued detailed guidelines for arrests in cruelty cases under Section 498A of IPC, emphasizing that arrests should not be automatic. Police must ensure proper checks and follow specific procedures before arresting an individual.
The Supreme Court ruled that infidelity is not grounds for a paternity test when a couple has cohabited. The child’s legitimacy remains protected under the law.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a man after an amicable matrimonial settlement. The ruling cited the power to quash cases under Article 142 of the Constitution when disputes are genuinely resolved.
The Supreme Court of India has recognized marital rape under the MTP Act, allowing a wife to seek an abortion if the pregnancy results from forced sex within the marriage. The court emphasized that consent is crucial, even within marriage, and abusive relationships should not limit access to medical care.
The Supreme Court quashed a rape case after ruling that a promise to marry made in good faith but not fulfilled is different from a false promise. The court deemed the FIR an abuse of criminal process, closing the case.
The Supreme Court ruled that a working wife with a sufficient salary is not entitled to maintenance. However, it awarded ₹30 lakhs for the daughter’s care and upheld the divorce, citing irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
