The Supreme Court has ruled that a mother, as the natural guardian of her child, can decide the child’s surname, especially after remarriage. The court also criticized a lower court’s directive as harmful to the child’s well-being.
The Allahabad High Court denied a man’s request for a DNA test to challenge his daughter’s paternity and avoid maintenance. The court emphasized that legitimacy is presumed in marriage and rejected his plea, stating that DNA tests should not be used to question paternity without strong proof.
The Supreme Court ruled that a marriage certificate does not confirm a valid Hindu marriage if no proper marriage ceremony was performed, highlighting the significance of rituals under Hindu law.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a husband’s girlfriend cannot be charged under Section 498A IPC as she is not a relative. The court quashed the FIR filed against her in a domestic violence case.
The Supreme Court ordered the sale of six shops owned by a father-in-law to cover maintenance arrears for his son’s abandoned wife after the husband refused to comply with court orders.
The Supreme Court quashed a Section 498A IPC case against a woman’s former in-laws, citing inconsistencies in her claims and finding that she intended to harm them. The court ruled that the complaint lacked credibility.
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines for police and courts regarding arrests in cruelty cases under Section 498A IPC and the Dowry Act. The court clarified that arrests should not be automatic and must follow legal procedures.
The Madras High Court ruled that a wife and child are entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if the marriage is not legally valid due to the existence of a first marriage. The court upheld the Family Court’s order directing the husband to pay ₹10,000 per month in maintenance.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to two rape accused, stating that false allegations in sexual offence cases are on the rise. The court noted that Indian society has changed significantly in recent years.
The Supreme Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance from her second husband even if her first marriage wasn’t legally dissolved. The decision aims to protect women from financial hardship.
