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Supreme Court Allows Wife's Appeal, Quashes Transfer of Criminal Case from Sangareddy to Hyderabad -- Bias Allegations Based on Relatives in Judiciary and Police Found Inconsequential -- Case Directed to be Transferred Back to Sangareddy

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order transferring a criminal case from Sangareddy to Hyderabad, initiated by the wife against her husban...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Desertion-Based Divorce Decree, Grants Divorce by Mutual Consent Under Article 142 of Constitution of India, Awards Permanent Alimony in Hindu Marriage Act Case

The Supreme Court heard an appeal against the High Court order affirming divorce decree granted on ground of desertion under Hindu Marriage Act 1955 -...

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Bombay High Court Affirmed Maintainability of Suit for Negative Declaration of Marital Status

Declaration of Legal Character – Suit Seeking Negative Declaration – Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 – Jurisdiction of Civil Courts ...

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Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage on Grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown, Quashes Extradition Proceedings, and Awards Permanent Alimony

Supreme Court Exercises Powers Under Article 142 of the Constitution of India to Dissolve Marriage, Quash Litigations, and Direct Release of Impounded...

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Supreme Court Clarified Permanent Alimony Covers All Maintenance Claims – No Further Dues Payable. Miscellaneous Application Seeking Additional Maintenance Rejected – Rs. 50 Lakh Permanent Alimony Held as Full and Final Settlement

The Supreme Court dismissed the Miscellaneous Application, holding that all disputes, including maintenance, were finally settled by its previous judg...

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Divorce Decree Upheld – Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage Recognized – One-Time Settlement Ordered

Divorce – Mental Cruelty – False Accusations – Standard of Proof: The Court affirmed the divorce decree, holding that false allegations of fraud...

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Presumption of Legitimacy Cannot Be Displaced by Mere Allegations. The Supreme Court upheld the conclusive presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, rejecting a claim for maintenance based on disputed paternity.

Constitution of India – Article 21 – Right to privacy and dignity was violated when a DNA test was ordered without substantial evidence of non-acc...

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Supreme Court Resolves Custody and Visitation Rights Dispute for Minor Child. Balancing Parental Rights with Child’s Welfare and Safety.

The Supreme Court of India addressed a contentious custody and visitation rights dispute between estranged parents, emphasizing the paramount ...

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"Supreme Court Restores Wife's Right to Maintenance Despite Decree for Restitution of Conjugal Rights." "Wife’s dignity and justified refusal outweigh procedural compliance under Section 125(4) Cr.P.C."

The case discusses whether a husband, having secured a decree for restitution of conjugal rights, can deny maintenance to his wife under Section 125(4...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal by Appellant Seeking Interference with Favorable High Court Order. The Apex Court declines to interfere with an order restoring a Section 125 CrPC petition, citing no grounds for interference and directing adherence to due process in the Family Court.

Acts and Sections Discussed: Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973: Section 125: Maintenance to wife. Section 482: Inherent powers of the High...