The Madhya Pradesh High Court deemed forcing a wife to leave her job as cruelty, granting her divorce from her husband. The court emphasized that a woman’s right to work is integral to her autonomy and dignity. This ruling reinforces the importance of mutual respect in marriage, allowing individuals to resist coercive behaviors.
A Bengaluru consumer court ordered Dilmil Matrimony to pay Rs. 60,000 to Vijaya Kumar for failing to provide a suitable match for his son despite receiving Rs. 30,000. The court found the site did not fulfill its obligations or demonstrate effort in service, constituting unfair trade practices and a breach of consumer trust.
The Madras High Court annulled a 20-year-old woman’s marriage to her former teacher, citing coercion and lack of understanding during the signing of marriage papers. The court voided the registration, emphasizing the importance of consent and personal autonomy. The teacher agreed to end the marriage, allowing the woman to pursue her education.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that the right to live with dignity includes a husband’s duty to his family, granting interim bail to a man to care for his critically ill wife. The court emphasized that fulfilling familial responsibilities is essential to personal dignity, citing Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Today, On 25th October, the Supreme Court dismissed the CBI’s petition to reinstate a lookout circular against Rhea Chakraborty, labeling it “frivolous.” This ruling upholds the Bombay High Court’s prior decision, affirming that Rhea and her family are well-established in society. The case emerges from the investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
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.
Delhi High Court directs Arya Samaj Temples to ensure genuine marriage witnesses, emphasizing relatives or long-time acquaintances. Court voided a marriage due to false affidavits on the uncle’s marital status. Girl of legal age refused to accompany petitioner, court states no further orders, but uncle’s wife is free to pursue criminal complaint and police can investigate.
Today, On 12th July, The Calcutta High Court urged the West Bengal government to provide equal child care benefits to male and female employees, emphasizing the need for gender equality in workplace policies. This recommendation stemmed from a petition by a male primary school teacher seeking extended child care leave after his wife’s passing, highlighting the shared responsibility of parents in caring for their children.
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.
