The Madras High Court observed that voluntary removal of the thali may, depending on the facts of a case, cause emotional anguish and amount to mental cruelty. However, the Court clarified that removal of the thali is not automatically a ground for divorce and must be assessed in context.
The Allahabad High Court held that Lok Adalats and District Legal Services Authorities cannot grant divorce decrees, ruling that only family courts possess jurisdiction to dissolve marriages, while Lok Adalats are limited to facilitating settlements and lack authority to exercise judicial powers in matrimonial disputes.
The Supreme Court observed that it is increasingly burdened with matrimonial and bail cases, cautioning that handling such matters could flood the apex court with divorce petitions from across India. The remark came while hearing an Army officer’s plea seeking intervention in a delayed matrimonial case.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, while hearing an appeal, has taken up the question of whether a Jain individual can seek relief under the Hindu Marriage Act. The case revolves around a matrimonial dispute, including divorce by mutual consent. The court’s decision could have significant legal implications for Jain marriages. A ruling on the matter is expected after further deliberation.
Today, On 29th January, The Supreme Court requested the Centre to provide data on the total number of FIRs registered under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019. The court was hearing multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Act, which makes the practice of Triple Talaq a criminal offense.