One Incident Of Slapping Wife Once For Staying At Parental Home Without Informing Is Not Cruelty: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court set aside the man’s conviction for cruelty and abetment, stating that a single incident of slapping his wife for staying at her parental home without informing was not cruelty while acquitting him in law.

Rottweiler Dog Custody Row: Mahua Moitra Approaches Delhi High Court After Saket Court Denial

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Delhi High Court seeking custody of her pet Rottweiler Henry, prompting Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri to issue notice to her ex-partner, advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai for his response on the urgent custody dispute.

Husband Convicted of Dowry Death Cannot Inherit Wife’s Property: Kerala High Court Invokes ‘Slayer Rule’

The Kerala High Court held that a husband convicted for his wife’s dowry death cannot inherit her property. The Court applied the ‘Slayer Rule’, stating that a killer cannot benefit from the victim’s estate even without explicit statutory bar.

Family Pension Cannot Go to Second Wife of Retired Government Employee from Void Marriage: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has ruled that the second wife of a retired government employee cannot claim his family pension. The court held the marriage was legally void, as it took place while the first wife was still alive.

Lawyers Appearing as Proxy Counsel Must Be Prepared and Know the Case Status: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court rebuked a proxy counsel for attending a matrimonial hearing without knowing the case facts. Stressing professionalism, the Court said, “A counsel appearing as proxy must always be prepared and know the entire case status.”

If We Bar Virtual Talaqs, People Will Pre-Judge Us: Supreme Court on WhatsApp and Email Divorces

Today, On 11th February, The Supreme Court addressed the issue of talaq pronounced via WhatsApp and email, saying, “People will pre-judge us if we ban talaq pronounced via WhatsApp, email.” The Court added, “We will not shy away from issuing directions, but that we will do only after hearing both sides.”

DV Act Doesn’t Allow Wife to Force Re-Entry Into Matrimonial Home Abandoned by Choice: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held a wife cannot seek residence under the DV Act if she moved to housing and is not roofless. Court said the law protects against dispossession, not reinstatement to a home abandoned by choice.

Parties Are Suffering, Dirty Linen Is Being Washed in Public: Delhi HC Urges Mediation in Sunjay Kapur Will Dispute

The Delhi High Court urged mediation in the Sunjay Kapur estate dispute, noting sides are suffering and the matter is unfolding publicly. The Bench said parties must try as Rani Kapur has suffered and Priya Kapur is strained.

Parental Alienation on the Rise: Delhi High Court Orders Shared Parenting Guidelines

Delhi High Court has ordered the formation of guidelines for shared parenting amid rising parental alienation cases. The Court has allowed petitioners in a PIL to submit a detailed representation for Child Access, Custody Guidelines, and a Parenting Plan.

Right to Life Under Article 21| Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Her Child and Her Career: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court allowed a mother to travel to the US with her minor son to pursue postgraduate studies. The Court emphasized her Right to Life under Article 21, stating she cannot be denied education for personal growth.