The Kerala High Court held that a woman’s right to maintenance from her son is independent of her husband’s obligation. The Court ordered a Gulf-based son to pay Rs 5,000 monthly to his 60-year-old mother despite her husband providing support.
The Supreme Court said, “marriages do fail but parties should not stoop so low,” calling it “very disgusting” that since 2022 the husband has stopped his wife from collecting her belongings, and ordered him to return them within 24 hours.
The Allahabad High Court has clarified that a wife can file for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC against her minor husband. However, the legal liability to pay arises only after the husband attains the age of majority.
Bombay High Court has ordered a woman to return her five-year-old grandson to his biological parents, ruling that her emotional bond with the child does not give her superior custody rights. The court emphasized the parents’ primary rights.
Gujarat High Court ruled that “Foreign law cannot dissolve marriage under Hindu Marriage Act.” The judgment clarifies that divorces obtained abroad have no legal effect in India for marriages registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
The Supreme Court dissolved a couple’s marriage by mutual consent, urging them to shed egos and focus on their daughter’s well-being. The husband will pay Rs 50,000 monthly for the child’s upkeep.
Today, On 22nd July, CJI Gavai slams woman’s Rs.12 crore alimony demand after 18-month marriage, questions her need for a BMW despite being highly educated. Says, “You even want a BMW? You’re so educated, learn to earn!”
Today, On 26th June, Matrimonial disputes often face delays due to a major “misunderstanding on the concept of mediation”, the Supreme Court observed, clarifying that mediation is not about forced reunion but about enabling peaceful, voluntary resolution between estranged partners.
The Kerala High Court ruled that divorced parents must continue to co-parent their child, emphasizing that their parental duties persist despite divorce. The case involved a father’s desire to be involved in his daughter’s life. The Court prioritized the child’s well-being and encouraged cooperative parenting, allowing the father access to her educational and therapeutic needs.
The Madras High Court ruled that making unproven sexual allegations against a husband and his father causes mental cruelty and can be valid grounds for seeking divorce under the law.
