The Bombay High Court has clarified the legal boundaries surrounding consent and promises of marriage in the context of intimate relationships. This judgment came to light in a case where a woman filed a complaint against a man, alleging rape under the pretext of a broken promise of marriage. The couple had engaged in a […]
The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed pleas from eight Hindu-Muslim couples seeking protection for their interfaith marriages under India’s anti-conversion laws. The ruling highlights the legal complexities and challenges faced by such couples and emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach to laws concerning religious conversion and marriage in the country.
The Allahabad High Court reaffirmed a husband’s duty to financially support his wife, even without formal employment, citing potential earnings from unskilled labor. The case involved a married couple, with the wife filing an FIR against her husband and in-laws. The court emphasized the husband’s obligation to provide maintenance, setting a precedent for similar cases.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court acquitted a man convicted of rape due to a false promise of marriage, citing mutual consent and lack of evidence. The case, revolving around a couple’s relationship formed on a matrimonial website, shed light on legal complexities in online relationships. This judgment sets a precedent in understanding consent and promises in the digital age.
The Delhi High Court reaffirmed the Hindu Marriage Act’s boundaries on marriage partner choice, specifically prohibiting sapinda marriages. The ruling responded to a plea challenging the Act’s validity after a marriage to a distant cousin was annulled. The court upheld the Act, emphasizing the need for proof of custom for exceptions and the balance between individual choice and societal norms.
The Allahabad High Court in India dismissed a plea by a man claiming his partner was forcibly detained, citing cultural differences and disdain for tarnishing reputation. The court emphasized India’s tradition and the attempt to pressure the woman’s family. The decision reflects India’s adherence to cultural norms, contrasting with liberal Western views on relationships.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that, according to Hindu law, a valid marriage is established only with the performance of the ‘Saptapadi’ ritual. This declaration came while dismissing a petition involving allegations of abduction and forced marriage. The court highlighted the importance of adhering to traditional rituals in validating Hindu marriages.
The Delhi High Court emphasized informed consent in religious conversions for marriage, issuing guidelines to ensure individuals understand the legal implications and consequences. These include obtaining affidavits, certificates, and providing comprehensive information. The ruling aims to protect individuals’ rights and address the complexities of such cases, promoting justice and fairness in the legal process.
In a landmark judgment, the Madras High Court has redefined the contours of marital cruelty, emphasizing that a husband’s neglect in providing financial assistance and failing to include his wife and children in his service register amounts to cruelty. This significant ruling came about in a case where a wife appealed against a Family Court […]
New Delhi: In a landmark ruling, On January 16, the Delhi High Court has directed the framing of rape charges against a man accused of failing to honor a unique ‘twin promise of marriage’. This case involves a man who allegedly engaged in a physical relationship with a married woman under the promise of marrying […]
