The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife loving someone else is not adultery unless there is a physical relationship. Dismissing a husband’s claim to deny maintenance, the Court emphasized that adultery means sexual intercourse. It upheld Rs 4,000 interim maintenance, rejecting the husband’s arguments about low income and his wife’s alleged earnings from a beauty parlour.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a 20-year-old accused of rape, emphasizing that a sexually experienced adult’s lack of resistance in a relationship suggests consent unless proven otherwise. The court questioned the complainant’s narrative, citing the absence of medical evidence and allegations of malicious intent, while imposing strict conditions on the accused to ensure legal compliance.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed the case of Sheikh Arif vs. The State of Maharashtra, emphasizing the importance of clear consent in relationships. The court instructed Arif to pay Rs5 lakh to the woman without impacting her right to seek maintenance, recognizing her as his wife and the mother of his child. This ruling sets a crucial precedent for understanding consent and legal implications in relationships.