#conjugal rights

Allahabad HC rules that a habeas corpus petition cannot be used to force a married woman to return to her matrimonial home if she refuses cohabitation of her own free will. The court emphasized that personal liberty under Article 21 precludes compelled conjugal rights, reinforcing women's autonomy in matrimonial disputes.

Karnataka High Court reaffirms that a husband’s statutory duty to maintain his wife under Section 125 CrPC is absolute, irrespective of pending property disputes or alleged financial constraints. The ruling underscores that maintenance orders cannot be challenged on grounds unrelated to the wife’s entitlement, reinforcing the provision’s protective intent for dependent spouses.

Jharkhand High Court quashes decree for restitution of conjugal rights where wife withdrew due to alleged cruelty and dowry demands, affirming burden of proof and need for holistic evidence appreciation.