Matrimonial Cruelty – Lawcutor

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

9 Mar 20269 Mar 2026

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…