The Supreme Court challenged the Calcutta High Court’s mandate for physical presence in a matrimonial case, due to medical concerns. Justices emphasized the rights of litigants with medical issues and the need to integrate technology in the judicial process. They criticized the demand for physical presence and allowed virtual attendance, advocating for a more flexible legal process.
The Supreme Court of India reinforced women’s ownership of ‘stridhan’, ruling that husbands have no authority over it. A husband is morally obligated to return his wife’s stridhan, and the court directed a man to compensate his wife with Rs 25 lakh for the loss of her gold. The court criticized the Kerala High Court’s failure to draw correct inferences from the established facts.
The Karnataka High Court rejected a petition seeking marriage annulment due to alleged cruelty by the spouse, along with a request for psychiatric assessment of the wife. The court emphasized that the grounds presented pertained to allegations of cruelty, dismissing claims based on the wife’s mental health. The husband was ordered to pay Rs 50,000 to his estranged wife.
The Jharkhand High Court overturned a maintenance order in a landmark case, ruling that Sangeeta Toppo was not entitled to support due to her unjustified separation from her husband, setting a legal precedent. The judgment emphasizes the need for substantiated claims in matrimonial disputes and will have a significant impact on future cases.
A 54-year-old AIIMS professor accused of raping a colleague has been granted anticipatory bail by a New Delhi court. The decision considered the complexity of allegations and conflicting narratives about a “matrimonial dispute,” leaving the determination of marriage legitimacy for trial. The stringent bail conditions aim to ensure a fair trial and integrity of the investigation.