Misuse of Criminal Law Against Husband in Matrimonial Disputes: Data & Analysis
An Analytical Overview of Data, Statutory Framework, and Judicial Pronouncements on the Increasing Criminalisation of Matrimonial Disputes in India NEW […]
Defaming Mother in law Constitutes Mental Cruelty
The Delhi High Court observed that casting aspersions on a husband’s legitimacy by calling him illegitimate and making derogatory accusations
Calling Husband ‘Paaltu Chuha’ Can Constitute Valid Ground for Divorce
A division bench of Justices Rajani Dubey and Amitendra Kishore Prasad on September 3 dismissed the wife’s appeal against the
Jaipur man, 67, wins divorce after wife’s mockery and denial of AC room termed mental cruelty
JAIPUR: The Jaipur Metropolitan I family court has granted divorce to a 67-year-old retired government officer after 43 years of
Chhattisgarh High Court: Taunting Jobless Husband Is Cruelty
The Chhattisgarh High Court held that ridiculing a husband for being unemployed and making unreasonable demands during a period of
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
When Only One Side is Heard: A Case of Biased Justice Under the Domestic Violence Act
Why Courts Must Ensure Fairness for Both Husband and Wife A recent order by the Dindoshi Sessions Court in Mumbai
AP High Court: Wife’s Criminal Cases to Harass Husband, Family Amount to Mental Cruelty
The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed an Appeal of a wife against the Decree of Divorce passed by the Principal
Delhi High Court: Men Also Deserve Equal Protection from Cruelty and Violence as Women
The Delhi High Court has affirmed that men are deserve equal protection from cruelty and violence, just as women are.
Calling a husband ‘Hijda’ constitutes cruelty, rules Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Court was hearing an appeal moved by a wife whose husband’s divorce plea was allowed by the family court
Wife’s Threats of Suicide and False Dowry Harassment Allegations Constitute Mental Cruelty: Madras High Court
While granting a divorce to the husband, the Madras High Court recently held that a wife’s threats to commit suicide
Depriving a Father of Meeting His Daughter Due to Marital Discord Constitutes Cruelty: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has clarified that preventing a father from meeting his daughter due to marital discord