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Wife’s Cruelty, False Cases & Child Alienation Recognised
Judgement Analysis Sep 22, 2025 0

Wife’s Cruelty, False Cases & Child Alienation Recognised

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree of divorce in favour of the husband, reiterating that prolonged denial of marital relations, repeated false criminal complaints, parental alienation, and sustained neglect of marital duties amount to mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act. Brief Facts of the Case Marriage solemnised in 1990; a […]

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine on Wife for Filing Baseless Criminal Complaint Against Husband
Articles Aug 5, 2024 0

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine on Wife for Filing Baseless Criminal Complaint Against Husband

The Punjab and Haryana High Court (High Court) recently imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on a woman who filed a criminal complaint against her husband with malicious intent. The case highlights significant concerns about the misuse of legal processes and the importance of upholding judicial integrity. Brief facts of the case The marriage between […]

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