The Allahabad High Court held that strict proof of marriage should not defeat a maintenance claim where parties lived as husband and wife, setting aside a family court order that denied maintenance solely for want of legal marriage.
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.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a complaint under IPC section 498A cannot be filed against a husband by a woman claiming to be his “second wife.” The court also clarified that the Dowry Prohibition Act can still apply in cases of dowry demand, even if the complaint under IPC section 498A is not maintainable due to the invalidity of the marriage.
