Terming Husband Over Disability Is Mental Cruelty
The Orissa High Court has ruled that when a wife mocks or makes demeaning remarks about her husband’s physical disability—using […]
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Mutual Divorce Valid If Criminal Case Filed Within a Year: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that when one spouse files a criminal case against the other, and both parties
Delhi Court Intervenes in Woman’s Case Against Estranged Husband
Such conduct cannot be left unchecked and has to be nipped in the bud, the Court said. A Delhi court
Unseen and Unheard: The Alarming Rise of Husband Murders in India Demands Urgent Legal Reform
2025 has pulled the curtain back on a grim and haunting reality that has long been ignored—the rising number of
Chhattisgarh High Court Rules Woman Divorced for Adultery Is Not Entitled to Maintenance
Section 125(4) of the CrPC provides that if a woman ‘lives in adultery’, she is not entitled to claim maintenance
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019: A Landmark in Gender Justice
On August 22, 2017, the Supreme Court of India delivered a historic judgment that would mark a turning point in
Calcutta High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine on Woman for False Newspaper Notice About Husband
The High Court ruled that the notices defamed the husband while their divorce case was pending. The Calcutta High Court
Only Instant Triple Talaq Barred: Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Over Talaq-e-Ahsan
The Court made it clear that Talaq-e-Ahsan doesn’t violate the 2019 Act banning instant triple talaq. The Bombay High Court
Section 14 of the HMA | Divorce Within 1 Year Allowed Only with Court’s Prior Permission
The statutory mandate under Section 14 of the HMA serves a crucial purpose in discouraging hasty dissolution of marriages and
Supreme Court flags legal misuse as wife withdraws mutual divorce for DV case
The Court quashed the wife’s complaint, saying that the allegations were vague. The Supreme Court recently dismissed a domestic violence
Orissa High Court Grants Divorce to Man After Wife Lodges 45 FIRs Against Him and His Family
“The repeated threat of suicide or violence is not merely misconduct; it is an insidious form of emotional blackmail and
Bombay High Court: Suicide Threats & Attempts Are Cruelty, Grounds for Divorce
The Bombay High Court ruled that a spouse’s suicide threats or attempts constitute cruelty and can be grounds for divorce
Government Eases Family Pension Rules for Divorced and Separated Women
The government has revised family pension rules, allowing divorced and separated daughters to claim their deceased father’s pension directly, enhancing
Delhi High Court: Family Court Must Differ from Civil Cases, Allows Wife’s Reply in Divorce Plea
The Delhi High Court was considering a Petition against an order of the Family Court whereby the Petitioner’s right to
Punjab & Haryana High Court Affirms Husband’s Divorce Decree Against Wife for Forcing Separation from His Parents
The Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld the divorce decree granted to the husband on the grounds of cruelty, noting
Should an adulterer be made a party in a divorce case between a husband and wife? Madras High Court
“Some Judges have taken the view that it will amount to invading the privacy of the third party. We do
Gujarat High Court: No Restriction on Filing Joint Petition Under Sections 12 & 13 of Hindu Marriage Act for Divorce and Marriage Nullity Declaration
The Gujarat High Court was considering a Civil Revision Application challenging the order passed by the Family Court. The Gujarat
Divorce as a Growing Industry in India: A Societal Concern
In recent years, the increasing prevalence of divorce in India has emerged as a significant societal concern. Traditionally, marriage in
Main Causes of Rising Divorce Rates in India?: A Societal Concern
In recent years, Rising divorce rates in India has emerged as a significant societal concern. Traditionally, marriage in India has
Allahabad High Court: Courts Should Avoid Examining Couples Private Lives Unless Severe Cruelty is Proven
The Court was dealing with an appeal moved by a woman against grant of divorce in the case initiated by
Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), 1955: An In-Depth Analysis
The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 is a cornerstone of Indian family law governing marriage, divorce, alimony, and remarriage among Hindus.