Orissa HC grants divorce in a decade-old dispute, citing desertion under Hindu Marriage Act as no effort was made for restitution of conjugal rights.
Read Full ArticleComparative analysis of Hindu and Muslim matrimonial laws, exploring differences in marriage and divorce provisions under personal laws for both religions.
Supreme Court refuses open court hearing on review plea of marriage equality judgement, set to be heard on July 10 by a five-judge bench headed by CJI Chandrachud.
Karnataka HC clarifies who can be prosecuted for bigamy and under what conditions.
While hearing a cheating case, the Bombay High Court recently denied anticipatory bail to a man who concealed the fact that he had married five times.
Subjecting a wife to sexual perversions against her will and consent amounts to mental as well as physical cruelty, the Kerala High Court held recently.
Granting divorce to a husband who claimed that the wife had made false allegations before his employer about domestic violence and of him and his mother soliciting prostitution, the Patna High Court h...
Delhi Court grants a 12-year-old couple with one daughter a no-fault divorce, 50-50 expenses for child, suggests compulsory pre-nuptials.
The Allahabad High Court's decision on a bail application highlights concerns about the institution of marriage and the challenges posed by live-in relationships. The court emphasizes the security, st...
Supreme Court invokes Article 139A to transfer three decade-old criminal revision petitions from Allahabad High Court to itself, citing exceptional delay and public importance.
06 March, 2026 04:18 PM
Kerala High Court rules intra-court appeals are maintainable against ex parte ad interim orders that affect a party’s right to pursue statutory remedies.
06 March, 2026 04:59 PM
Madras High Court finds wilful contempt by officials for failing to recover 507 acres of temple land, remarking that a deity may not vote but the Constitution must protect its rights.
06 March, 2026 04:38 PM
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