Educated Wife with Work Experience Should Not Stay Unemployed Solely to Claim Maintenance from Husband
The Delhi High Court has held that a well-educated wife with relevant work experience should not remain unemployed merely to […]
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Family Court Should Be Distinct from Civil Cases, Upholds Wife’s Right to Respond
The Delhi High Court was considering a Petition against an order of the Family Court whereby the Petitioner’s right to
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PIL in Delhi High Court Seeks to Address Flaws in Marriage Registration System
The Court observed that the mechanism for registration of marriages in Delhi was inadequate and not in conformity with a
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Supreme Court: Courts Required to Conduct Thorough Examination Before Granting Bail in Dowry Death Cases
The Court said that by mechanically granting bail in such cases, courts risk normalising a crime that continues to claim
Husband Secures Supreme Court Relief After 5-Year Legal Battle Against 498A, Dowry Act, and SC/ST Act Charges
Synopsis Supreme Court Ruling: Husband Cleared of False Charges Under Section 498A, Dowry Act, and SC/ST Atrocities Ac After a
Supreme Court: Personal Appearance in Domestic Violence Cases Unnecessary Unless Protection Order Is Breached
The Supreme Court dismissed a case filed under the DV Act against the husband and his family, directing him to
Supreme Court: Dowry Demand Not Required to Establish Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC
The absence of an explicit dowry demand does not negate the applicability of the provision where acts of physical violence
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Delhi High Court Quashes FIR, Denounces Misuse of Section 498A IPC as ‘Severe’ Harassment of Husband and Family
Such matters are now filed in the heat of the moment on advice of counsel by exaggerating and misconstruing actual
Supreme Court: Spouse in a Void Marriage Under the Hindu Marriage Act Eligible for Permanent Alimony/Maintenance
The Court held that whether such relief of permanent alimony can be granted depends on the facts of each case
Supreme Court: Husband Liable for Wife’s Stock Market Debt Based on Verbal Agreement
The Court said that an arbitral tribunal can exercise jurisdiction over the husband in such cases under Bye-law 248(a) of
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Delhi High Court: Importance of Differentiating Rape from Consensual Sex in Failed Relationships
The Court observed that relationships at workplaces often become sour and lead to criminal cases. On Monday, the Delhi High
Supreme Court: Husband’s Obligation to Provide Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC is a Legal and Moral Duty, Not a Mere Benefit for the Wife
The Supreme Court allowed a Criminal Appeal preferred by a wife against the Order of the Telangana High Court. The
