The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife’s convenience should be prioritized in matrimonial dispute transfers. It moved a divorce case from Ernakulam to Thrissur, citing legal provisions and the need to avoid conflicting judgments.
The Supreme Court ruled that if a child is born during a valid marriage, the husband is presumed to be the legal father, even if the wife claims the child was conceived through adultery. The court emphasized the privacy and dignity of individuals in paternity disputes.
The Supreme Court denied maintenance to a working wife with a sufficient salary while awarding ₹30,00,000 for child maintenance in the divorce case between Kusum Bhatia and Sagar Sethi.
The Supreme Court ruled that a woman has the right to live in her home, whether it’s her in-laws’ or parents’ house. It condemned the practice of evicting women over family disputes, stressing their societal and legal protections.
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.
