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    Taunts Over Infertility Not Cruelty Under 498A: Andhra Pradesh High Court Clears Sisters-in-Law
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    Section 498A IPC | “Courts Should Consider Whether There’s ‘Over Implication’ To Pressurise Husband’s Relatives To Yield To Wife’s Demands”: SC

    The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A of the IPC against a brother-in-law while observing that a Court should consider whether the implication is an “over implication” to pressurise the family of the husband to yield to the wife’s demands. The Court observed that the allegations in the FIR against the brother-in-law were nothing but an exaggerated version invariably suggesting “over implication.” The Bench dismissed the complainant’s appeal challenging the quashing of proceedings against the brother-in-law by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

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    Husband Claims 'Wife is a Transgender', Seeks Court Direction For Medical Examination
    Husband Claims 'Wife is a Transgender', Seeks Court Direction For Medical Examination
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    Husband Claims ‘Wife is a Transgender’, Seeks Court Direction For Medical Examination: Delhi HC

    A man petitioned the Delhi High Court today (22nd Oct) for a medical examination of his wife, claiming she concealed her transgender identity, leading to emotional distress and legal complications. He argues that the rights of both spouses in marriage are interdependent, and seeks to avoid maintenance and domestic violence allegations based on her gender status.

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    Punjab and Haryana High Court: Mother-in-law Entitled to Get Maintenance From Her Daughter-in-law On Compassionate Grounds
    Punjab and Haryana High Court: Mother-in-law Entitled to Get Maintenance From Her Daughter-in-law On Compassionate Grounds
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    “Calling Husband a ‘Hijda’ Amounts to Mental Cruelty”: Punjab and Haryana High Court Ruling

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently ruled that a wife calling her husband a Hijda (transgender) constitutes mental cruelty. The court upheld a divorce decree in favor of the husband, stating that such derogatory remarks and abusive conduct amount to cruelty, ultimately dissolving the marriage due to irreparable breakdown.

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    "Women leave jobs to look after their husbands, calling her parasite insult to womankind": HC
    "Women leave jobs to look after their husbands, calling her parasite insult to womankind": HC
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    “Women leave jobs to look after their husbands, calling her parasite insult to womankind”: HC

    The Delhi High Court upheld that a husband must provide maintenance to his wife, regardless of her income, dismissing his claim that she was a “parasite.” The court emphasized respect for women’s sacrifices and reaffirmed legal obligations under the Hindu Marriage Act and Domestic Violence Act, highlighting the need for support against domestic abuse.

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    "Well-Qualified Wife Should Not Remain Idle Solely on Maintenance From Their Husband. Law is Not Intended to Create a Dependency On Maintenance.”: MP HC
    "Well-Qualified Wife Should Not Remain Idle Solely on Maintenance From Their Husband. Law is Not Intended to Create a Dependency On Maintenance.”: MP HC
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    “Well-Qualified Wife Should Not Remain Idle Solely on Maintenance From Their Husband. Law is Not Intended to Create a Dependency On Maintenance.”: MP HC

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that well-educated women should not solely rely on their husband’s maintenance, and marriage should not hinder a woman from seeking employment. The court reduced a maintenance payment from a husband to his wife, stating that she had the capacity to support herself through her education and skills.

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    [Conjugal Rights] "Wife Forcing Husband To Live In Separate Room Is Cruelty": Allahabad HC
    [Conjugal Rights] "Wife Forcing Husband To Live In Separate Room Is Cruelty": Allahabad HC
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    [Conjugal Rights] “Wife Forcing Husband To Live In Separate Room Is Cruelty”: Allahabad HC

    The Allahabad High Court observed that when a wife declines to cohabit with the husband and forces him to a live separate room, she deprives him of his conjugal rights and the same amounts to cruelty.

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    Supreme Court Reopens CCI Plea on AGI Greenpac-Hindustan National Glass Takeover
    Supreme Court Reopens CCI Plea on AGI Greenpac-Hindustan National Glass Takeover
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    “Fire & Water Cannot Coexist”: Bombay HC Resolves Long-Standing Domestic Dispute with Unique Solution

    In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has intervened in a 15-year-long domestic dispute between a married couple, likening their relationship to the incompatible elements of fire and water.

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    "Replication of 498A in BNS Without Protections for Husbands is Really Concerning": SC Anguish on New Criminal Laws
    "Replication of 498A in BNS Without Protections for Husbands is Really Concerning": SC Anguish on New Criminal Laws
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    “Replication of 498A in BNS Without Protections for Husbands is Really Concerning”: SC Anguish on New Criminal Laws

    The Supreme Court addressed the misuse of Section 498A, highlighting the replication of this provision in the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita without ample safeguards for husbands. The bench emphasized refraining from coercive use of law enforcement and urged reevaluation of the provision in light of upcoming implementation. (Word count: 52)

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    Bombay HC: Filing False Cases Against Husband Constitutes Cruelty by Wife
    Bombay HC: Filing False Cases Against Husband Constitutes Cruelty by Wife
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    Bombay HC: Filing False Cases Against Husband Constitutes Cruelty by Wife

    The Bombay High Court has ruled that filing false cases against a husband by the wife constitutes cruelty, emphasizing the need to prevent legal misuse in marital disputes. The court upheld the lower court’s decision to grant the divorce, citing the wife’s multiple baseless legal claims. This ruling reaffirms the serious consequences of misuse of legal provisions in familial disputes.

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    Landmark Ruling | Indore Court Orders Wife to Pay Maintenance to Husband in First-of-its-Kind Case in MP
    Landmark Ruling | Indore Court Orders Wife to Pay Maintenance to Husband in First-of-its-Kind Case in MP
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    Landmark Ruling | Indore Court Orders Wife to Pay Maintenance to Husband in First-of-its-Kind Case in MP

    The Indore family court has ordered the wife to pay alimony of Rs 5,000 per month to her husband after both parties filed harassment complaints and sought spousal support. This ruling followed a legal battle between the couple, resulting in the court favoring the husband.

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