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.
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.
