The Supreme Court observed that no husband or wife can claim to be independent in a continuing marriage, stressing that matrimony means mutual dependence. The bench asked the estranged couple to reconcile for the sake of their young children.
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 Calcutta High Court expressed disapproval of trial courts offering unwanted advice in divorce proceedings. It emphasized that only the couple involved can decide on reconciliation. This follows a case where a trial court suggested a couple reunite for their child’s sake, which the High Court deemed inappropriate and beyond the court’s jurisdiction.
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 Bombay High Court upheld a lower court’s decision, ordering a woman to pay Rs 10,000 per month as maintenance to her unemployed and ill husband. The court dismissed her claim of unemployment due to lack of evidence. The woman’s failure to provide documentation regarding her income and expenses led to her setback in challenging the maintenance order.
Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother separating her daughter to speak against her father constitutes cruelty, emphasizing the seriousness of parental alienation. In a significant decision, the court highlighted the detrimental effects of such behavior on familial relationships. Madhya Pradesh: Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued an order involving parental […]