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The Delhi High Court recently underscored the importance of upholding mutual respect within marriages, emphasizing that filing derogatory complaints to a spouse’s employer to harm their professional reputation and financial stability constitutes cruelty. A division bench led by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna emphasized that such actions not only cause harm …

Delhi High Court Decision: Labeling Derogatory Complaints to Spouse’s Employer as Cruelty for Inflicting Professional Harm Read More »

The Court further said that if a student fails an exam or a client loses a case and commits suicide for such reasons, the examiner or the lawyer cannot be held liable either for suicide abetment. The Delhi High Court recently underscored that when a romantic partner resorts to suicide as a result of relationship …

Delhi High Court Rules Partner Not Accountable for Assisting Suicide Amid Romantic Turmoil Read More »

The Court emphasised that a matter would fall under the purview of family court only when the circumstances have a direct bearing on the marriage. The recent ruling from the Delhi High Court underscores that family courts don’t have exclusive jurisdiction over civil suits initiated by in-laws against their daughter-in-law, especially when the relief sought …

Ruling by Delhi High Court Grants Civil Courts Authority in Cases Filed by In-Laws Against Daughter-in-Law Read More »

The Delhi High Court determined that children do not possess an inherent entitlement to select a specific school for their education. It emphasized that while Article 21A of the Constitution and Section 12 of the Right to Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) guarantee free and compulsory education up to the age of 14, they do …

The Delhi High Court has declared that children do not inherently possess the right to attend particular schools of their choosing Read More »

Significantly, the Court said that same-sex, transgender, interfaith or inter-caste couples must be provided immediate protection before they are asked to establish the threats they face. Recently, the Supreme Court of India issued a comprehensive set of directives aimed at guiding courts in handling petitions from couples seeking protection. Notably, in the case of Devu …

Supreme Court Issues Guidelines Emphasizing Non-Judgmental Approach to Protect Couples Read More »

The Delhi High Court has observed that forcing a wife to carry out household chores despite her health condition amounts to cruelty. “In our opinion, when a wife indulges herself to do household chores, she does it by affection and love for her family. However, if her health or other circumstances do not permit her …

Delhi High Court Decides: Requiring Spousal Household Duties Despite Illness is Deemed Cruelty Read More »

On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court noted that despite the wife receiving a sum of Rs. 1 crore and 80 lakhs from her husband, her ongoing pursuit of an application under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, suggests her intention to cause mental distress to him. “Even if it is taken that respondent …

Delhi High Court Views Wife’s Continued Pursuit Under Section 24 of HMA as Psychological Distress for Husband, Extending Beyond Financial Concerns Read More »

Recently, the High Court of Delhi upheld the dismissal of a divorce petition in a marital dispute involving Gaurav Gulati, the petitioner, and Gita Pravin, the respondent. The petitioner had initiated legal proceedings under Sections 13(1)(ia) and 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, alleging cruelty and abandonment against the respondent. In the judgment pronounced …

Insufficient Adaptation and Mutual Understanding Alone Not Sufficient Grounds for Divorce Read More »

The Delhi High Court has allowed a man to divorce his wife, saying she was being cruel. The husband said his wife didn’t do her household work and often lived away from him, staying with her parents instead, even though he tried to find separate housing for them. This made him feel insecure and kept …

Delhi High Court Judgment: Mandating Spousal Responsibilities Not Considered Cruelty Read More »

The Court affirms the exclusive jurisdiction of Magistrates in adjudicating applications under Section 12 of the Act, thereby ensuring clarity and coherence in the administration of justice. The Saket Court in Delhi recently addressed a case involving a request to move a matter under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act …

Delhi Court Affirms: Domestic Violence Act Section 12 Cases Cannot Be Transferred to Family Court in Accordance with Indian Law Read More »