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1. Introduction The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently delivered a clear judgment holding that filing a plea for judicial separation under Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA), after a divorce petition under Section 13 of the…

1. INTRODUCTIONIn an important ruling, the Kerala High Court has clarified that all applications seeking maintenance and related relief under Section 3 of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 are subject to a three-year limitation period…

INTRODUCTION In a recent and important decision under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA), the Kerala High Court clarified that a second marriage contracted within the statutory appeal period following a divorce decree will not automatically be treated as invalid,…

1. INTRODUCTION In a notable family law judgment, the Calcutta High Court sharply criticized a trial court judge for adopting a patriarchal and condescending approach while dismissing a husband’s divorce suit. The High Court intervened to set aside the impugned order and…

1. INTRODUCTION In a significant legal decision, the Madras High Court held that the mere pendency of a divorce petition does not prevent a spouse from initiating proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. This ruling clarifies…

1. ABSTRACTMaintenance laws in India are based on social justice and the need to protect financially vulnerable spouses. In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court held that a wife who had voluntarily given up her right to maintenance at…

1. ABSTRACT Cruelty is a recognized ground for matrimonial relief under Indian law. However, the timing and purpose of raising such allegations are equally important. In a recent decision, the Andhra Pradesh High Court held that a plea alleging cruelty…

ABSTRACT The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, aims to protect women’s reproductive autonomy and health. In a recent decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a woman who is awaiting divorce is entitled to terminate her pregnancy under the MTP Act.…

ABSTRACT Cruelty under Indian matrimonial law is not limited to physical violence. Mental cruelty, especially when inflicted during periods of financial vulnerability, can be equally harmful. In a recent decision, the Chhattisgarh High Court held that repeatedly taunting a husband…

INTRODUCTION Polygamy is permitted under Muslim personal law, subject to certain conditions. However, the legality of a second marriage does not automatically shield a husband from civil conāsequences under general laws. In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court held…