The Karnataka High Court ruled that the law against marital cruelty also applies to live-in relationships. It clarified that the term ‘husband’ under Section 498A of the IPC includes partners in relationships with marital traits.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a son from a void marriage is entitled to a 5/6th share in his father’s estate, ending a 30-year property dispute.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a second wife is eligible for compassionate appointment if nominated by her deceased husband in service records and is fully dependent on him, despite his first marriage not being legally dissolved. This decision emphasizes the significance of dependence and nomination over legal marital status complications.
In a 47-page judgment, the court determined that the suit was filed within the limitation period and that only the appellant husband had the right to file it. The high court noted that the family court had erred in dismissing the case. Allahabad: In allowing an appeal against a family court decision, the Allahabad High […]
Supreme Court Affirms Rights of Children from Void Marriages to Inherit Ancestral Property In a landmark judgment on Friday, January 19, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the rights of children born from void and voidable marriages to inherit their parents’ property. This significant ruling, emphasizes the legal status of such children as legitimate […]
