Divorce

Kerala High Court Denies Divorce Petition Citing Lack of Evidence of Cruelty The Kerala High Court at Ernakulam, presided by Justices Anil K. Narendran and G. Girish, recently delivered a judgment on Mat.Appeal No.129 of 2016, dismissing a divorce petition filed by a husband against his wife. The husband sought dissolution of marriage on grounds […]

High Court Dismisses Petition Over Gold Ornaments in Divorce Case In a recent judgment by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, a dispute over gold ornaments in a divorce case was addressed. The case involved a petitioner who sought the return of gold ornaments, money, and maintenance from her husband. The couple was married

Context and Appeal On May 14, 2024, the High Court of Delhi reviewed an appeal (MAT.APP.(F.C.) 138/2024) concerning a Family Court judgment dated March 28, 2024. The appellant challenged the Family Court’s decision to remove an individual, identified as respondent no.3, from the list of parties involved in the divorce proceedings. This decision was made

Settlement Terms and Disagreement The Supreme Court of India has dissolved the marriage between a petitioner-wife and respondent-husband after the wife violated a settlement agreement. The wife had initially filed a petition to transfer a case under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, from Varanasi, U.P., to Pune, Maharashtra. This case, Matrimonial Case

A Delhi court grants divorce in a case where a husband sought separation due to alleged cruelty by his wife. Here’s a breakdown: Background: The husband filed for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, citing cruelty. The marriage, arranged through a marriage bureau, lasted briefly, with the couple facing irreconcilable differences. Legal

Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Divorce: Husband’s Appeal Succeeds In a recent judgment by the Chhattisgarh High Court, a husband’s appeal for divorce has been upheld, marking the end of a long legal battle between the spouses. The case, originally heard in the Additional Principal Family Court, involved two appeals against a common judgment. Background and

Supreme Court Grants Divorce: Understanding Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India granted divorce to Jatinder Kumar Sapra and Anupama Sapra, marking the end of their marital union. Let’s delve into the key aspects of this landmark decision. Background and Legal Basis The case stemmed from an appeal challenging

Chhattisgarh High Court Sends Divorce Case Back for Reevaluation In a recent ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court remanded a contentious divorce case for reconsideration by the Family Court. The case involved Raghavendra Soni and Smt. Leena Soni, who had filed appeals challenging aspects of the original judgment. Background and Appeals The dispute arose from a