D.Y. Chandrachud, the current Chief Justice of India, will retire on November 10, 2024, after a two-year term. Subsequent Chief Justices include Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Surya Kant, with most serving less than two years. The upcoming CJIs will handle significant cases and ensure representation within the judiciary until 2031.
The Delhi High Court emphasized the need for concrete evidence in adultery claims, particularly in the era of deepfakes. A husband’s appeal against paying Rs. 75,000 monthly maintenance was dismissed due to lack of evidence of his wife’s adultery. The court highlighted the danger of deepfake technology in manipulating evidence.
Today(on 19th April),The Bombay High Court dismissed a custody petition based on the wife’s alleged adultery, emphasizing the mother’s rights. Adultery should not dictate custody and a spouse’s conduct should not determine parental competence. The judgment reinforces the focus on a child’s well-being and academic success in custody disputes, prioritizing their best interests.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified that a wife can be denied maintenance based on adultery only if she is proven to be living in adultery at or around the time of the maintenance application. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set a significant precedent regarding the conditions under which a wife may be entitled […]
The Delhi High Court ruled that an adulterous spouse is not automatically an incompetent parent, emphasizing that custody decisions should prioritize the child’s welfare over moral failings. The court upheld joint custody, reiterating that an extramarital relationship should not be the sole factor in denying custody unless it proves harmful to the child.
The Allahabad High Court reaffirmed a husband’s duty to financially support his wife, even without formal employment, citing potential earnings from unskilled labor. The case involved a married couple, with the wife filing an FIR against her husband and in-laws. The court emphasized the husband’s obligation to provide maintenance, setting a precedent for similar cases.
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, clarified that the absence of a law criminalizing adultery does not provide a free pass to engage in bigamy. This statement comes in the context of a legal landscape where adultery is no longer a criminal offense in India. Also […]