Chhattisgarh High Court holds that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC requires proof of reasonable cause for separation; vague allegations insufficient to sustain claim.
Kerala High Court holds that gold given at marriage is presumed entrusted to husband's family for safekeeping; burden shifts to them to prove otherwise.
Madras High Court transfers matrimonial case to Chennai where petitioner, a nursing mother, resides, emphasizing access to justice and practical hardship over territorial formalities.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that res judicata bars re-litigation of divorce claims based on identical grounds of cruelty and desertion arising from the same cause of action.
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.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC cannot be granted if wife lives separately without sufficient cause, emphasizing statutory compliance.
Madras High Court allows transfer of matrimonial case from Chengalpattu to Salem under Section 24 CPC, emphasizing convenience and absence of prejudice to respondent.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that clerical errors in divorce decrees affecting official documentation can be corrected under Section 152 CPC, reinforcing procedural fairness and administrative coherence.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds maintenance order under Section 125 Cr.P.C., emphasizing need for proof of wife's inability to maintain herself and husband's sufficient means.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that a wife's brief stay in matrimonial home does not automatically disqualify her from maintenance under Section 125 CrPC if she lacks means to support herself.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds maintenance order under Section 125 CrPC, emphasizing that wife's right to maintenance is not negated by her income or marital disputes unless she is voluntarily destitute.
Bombay High Court holds that temporary residence with family members permits filing maintenance petitions under Section 125 CrPC, rejecting strict territorial requirements.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that denial of maintenance under Section 125 CrPC requires clear, convincing evidence of adultery; mere suspicion or stray photographs insufficient.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds maintenance award to wife despite husband's claimed financial constraints, affirming that destitution and lack of income outweigh personal liabilities.