Patna HC rules that ‘living in adultery’ implies ongoing conduct, not isolated acts; upholds maintenance for wife, child under Section 125 CrPC.
Read Full ArticleDelhi High Court quashes adultery case, citing SC’s 2018 verdict that struck down Section 497 IPC as unconstitutional and violative of gender equality.
Madras HC rules that alleged adulterers must be impleaded as co-respondents in adultery-based divorce cases under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, ensuring fairness.
Allahabad HC quashes rape charges, ruling a 12-13 year consensual adulterous relationship without deception doesn’t amount to rape. Extortion charges also dismissed
Karnataka High Court rules that a woman engaged in adultery cannot claim maintenance, stating her dishonesty as a key factor.
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