The Karnataka High Court has held that couples need not register their marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 to file or maintain a divorce petition. The Bench dismissed the wife’s writ petition challenging the lower court’s decision.
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.