Supreme Court Approves Bail for Man Accused of Engaging in Non-Consensual, Unnatural Intimacy with Wife
The Court noted that a settlement had apparently been entered into between the parties and even if the Court is […]
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A Hindu Woman Without Personal Income Is Entitled to Life Estate from Deceased Husband, but Doesn’t Possess ‘Absolute Rights’, Rules Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has clarified the inheritance rights of Hindu widows who receive a life estate from their late
SC Validates Summons for Wife in ‘Cheating’ Complaint Filed by Husband, Establishing Prima Facie Case
The Supreme Court affirmed the summoning of a wife in a ‘cheating’ complaint initiated by her husband. The Court granted
Supreme Court Rules Man Has No Authority Over Wife’s Streedhan
In a recent case, the Supreme Court reiterated a fundamental principle regarding streedhan, the property gifted to a woman during
Patna High Court Directs Two Judicial Officers to Compensate Man with ₹200 for Unwarranted Trial under Section 498A IPC
In a unique ruling, the Patna High Court has instructed two judicial officers in the state to individually compensate a
High Court Ruling: If Execution Case Lingers Over Six Months, Executing Court Must Justify Delay in Decree Enforcement, See Verdict
The single judge bench of Tripura High Court declined to excuse the delay of around 2 years and 5 months
Kerala High Court: Family Courts Authorized to Adjust Child Custody Orders Upon Changed Circumstances, Res Judicata Doctrine Inapplicable
The Kerala High Court has affirmed a ruling from the Family Court, emphasizing that parties involved in child custody cases
Allahabad High Court Orders ₹5 Lakh Fine Against ‘CWC’ for Sending Minor Girl Living with Mother to Children’s Home
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court imposed a fine of Rs. 5 lakhs on the Nari Niketan/Child Welfare
Supreme Court: Refusing Child Care Leave to Mothers of Disabled Children Violates Constitutional Obligations
The Court observed that denying child care leaves to mothers would violate the Constitutional duty to ensure equal protection of
Court Invalidates Marriage Citing Husband’s “Relative Impotence”
A division bench of justices Vibha Kankanwadi and S G Chapalgaonkar in the judgment on April 15 also noted that
Punjab Court Issues Death Sentence to Woman for Killing 2-Year-Old Girl
The child, who was two years and nine months old, was abducted by Neelam in November 2021 when she was
The Bombay High Court has ruled that wedding receptions should not be deemed as integral components of marriage ceremonies
Hence, the jurisdiction to file a divorce petition lies before the family court where the marriage ceremony took place and
Delhi High Court: Derogatory Complaints to Spouse’s Employer for Professional Damage Considered Cruelty
The Delhi High Court has recently emphasized that making derogatory complaints to a spouse’s employer with the intention of damaging
Delhi High Court Rules Partner Not Responsible for Assisting Suicide Amid Love Failure
The Court further said that if a student fails an exam or a client loses a case and commits suicide
Not All Cases of Penetrative Sexual Assault Require Hymen Tear: Gauhati High Court’s Ruling in POCSO Case
“A charge of penetrative sexual assault is made out the moment there is some degree of insertion. Therefore, non-tear of
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Husband’s Plea for Adjustment of Maintenance, Affirming 25% of Husband’s Net Income as Fair Support for Wife
The proceeding u/s 125 CrPC. is summary in nature in which only prima facie it has to be seen that
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Against Denying Maintenance to Wife Based on Her Modern Lifestyle
In the present case, the Court said the wife was free to live her life as per own wishes whether
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband with a 75% disability cannot be compelled to provide maintenance to his estranged wife.
The Karnataka High Court declined to order a husband, who has a 75% disability, to pay maintenance to his estranged
Husband Appeals to Wife’s Parents for Financial Support for Child, Denies Dowry Request: Patna High Court
The Court made the observation while setting aside a man’s conviction under Section 498A, IPC (cruelty) and Section 4 of
Denying Food to Wife Over Unmet Dowry Demand Constitutes Cruelty, Asserts Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Court further observed that compelling a married woman to live in her parental home on account of non-fulfillment of
Woman cohabiting with man for a significant duration entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, rules Madhya Pradesh High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that Supreme Court has emphasised on the broad interpretation of the term “wife” under Section