The Supreme Court of India granted divorce to a couple who had been separated for 17 years after 14 months of marriage, citing irretrievable breakdown and an impossible reconciliation. The court ordered the husband to pay Rs 40 lakh as permanent alimony, considering their lengthy legal battles and lack of children.
The Bombay High Court issued a notice to the Maharashtra government on a plea seeking legal representation for children in custody battles. The petition argues that minors should have independent lawyers to voice their interests in family court disputes. The court has sought the state’s response on implementing such a provision. This move aims to ensure that children’s welfare is prioritized in parental custody conflicts.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a minor’s passport application cannot be denied due to her parents’ divorce and the father’s refusal to provide a No Objection Certificate. The court stated that the right to travel abroad is a fundamental right, emphasizing the need for fair processes in such cases.
The Supreme Court of India ruled against a woman’s misuse of legal protections intended for domestic violence victims, quashing her FIR under Section 498A, which lacked specific evidence. The judgment highlighted the need for courts to scrutinize such cases, aiming to protect innocent family members and prevent retaliatory legal actions during divorce proceedings.
![[Atul Subhash Suicide] A New Plea Filed In SC Calls for Preliminary Inquiry in Dowry and Sexual Offence Cases, UCC Implementation](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Uniform-civil-code-2.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
A Supreme Court petition has been filed seeking preliminary inquiries in cases of dowry harassment and sexual offences, while advocating for a Uniform Civil Code. The petition highlights concerns over the misuse of women’s rights, calls for legal consolidation to enhance efficiency, and requests virtual hearings for individuals outside court jurisdictions.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Dec 17) addressed a matrimonial dispute involving a woman who divorced her husband in 2016 due to cruelty. The Court reinstated her Section 125 CrPC petition for maintenance, directing the family court to reconsider the case. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of concise legal documents, criticizing a 128-page synopsis submitted by the appellant.
The Bombay High Court ruled that keeping a mother’s four-year-old daughter away from her is “cruelty” under IPC Section 498-A. Despite a lower court’s custody order, the child is withheld, causing mental harassment. The court upheld an FIR against the mother’s in-laws, emphasizing ongoing mental injury and contempt of judicial orders.
The Delhi High Court ruled to remove an estranged couple’s names from online records related to their matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the right to privacy and the principle of being forgotten. The Court directed authorities to implement this order promptly, highlighting the need to balance public information access with individual dignity and fairness.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud advised a woman involved in a matrimonial dispute to opt for a mutual consent divorce, highlighting the futility of a prolonged legal battle. He emphasized that it would mainly benefit lawyers and suggested that, given her qualifications, she should seek employment instead of engaging in lengthy litigation.