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Supreme Court: Refusal by Wife to Cook or Perform Household Chores Not Cruelty; “You’re Not Marrying a Maid, You’re Marrying a Life Partner” – Husband Must Contribute in Modern Times

The Supreme Court today orally observed in a matrimonial dispute that allegations of cruelty such as the wife not adequately performing household chores like cooking and washing do not amount…

Supreme Court Declares US Divorce Decree on Irretrievable Breakdown Not Enforceable in India; Grants Divorce Under Article 142 to Couple Married Under Hindu Rites

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that a decree of divorce passed by a US court on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage is not enforceable in India when…

Supreme Court Quashes Dowry Case Against In-Laws: “Mere Quarrels Don’t Amount to Cruelty” – Vague Allegations Fail Prima Facie Test

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In a relief to elderly parents-in-law, the Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against them in a dowry harassment case, ruling that generalized accusations of "quarrelling" with the complainant do…

A Family Court in UP has ordered a government pensioner, to pay a monthly maintenance allowance to her husband

Facts The woman and the husband have been living separately for many years. The man had filed a petition in 2013 under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, seeking maintenance allowance…