The Supreme Court directed the Bandra family court to conclude the long-pending divorce case of Jaidev and Poonam Shroff within three months. The bench warned that “if any party delays the proceedings then an adverse inference can be drawn.”
A Court in Cuttack dismissed actress Varsha Priyadarshini’s domestic violence complaint against her estranged husband, Anubhav Mohanty, citing lack of evidence and contradictory statements. The judge noted that her claims seemed like a reaction to Mohanty’s divorce filing. Varsha’s requests for financial relief were also denied.
A man reportedly used a mobile app to secretly record his wife’s private conversations for years. He submitted these recordings as evidence in a divorce case, which drew criticism. The Supreme Court raised questions about the legality and fairness of using such recordings. The case highlights concerns about privacy and misuse of technology in legal matters.
The Supreme Court has established eight guidelines for determining permanent alimony in divorce cases, focusing on socioeconomic factors and the well-being of children. This follows the suicide of techie Atul Subhash, which highlighted alleged harassment and misuse of legal provisions surrounding dowry and maintenance, stirring public concern over justice issues.
The Supreme Court criticized the handling of a woman’s long legal battle over multiple divorce decrees in Karnataka, emphasizing the challenges women face in matrimonial disputes. The court upheld the divorce decree but enhanced the alimony and issued orders to protect the woman and her son’s property rights.
