SC: Return Gifts to Wife in Divorce, Upholds Women's Rights
Supreme Court mandates return of all marriage gifts to wife upon divorce, including those given to groom. A landmark ruling for Muslim women's rights and against patriarchy.
Supreme Court mandates return of all marriage gifts to wife upon divorce, including those given to groom. A landmark ruling for Muslim women's rights and against patriarchy.
The growing trend of 'bench hunting' for quick reversals of Supreme Court orders undermines its role as the final arbiter of law. Experts warn this practice jeopardizes judicial stability. Read more.
India's Supreme Court emphasizes dignity & autonomy for divorced Muslim women under a 1986 law, examining return of marital goods. Read the landmark ruling details.
India's Supreme Court questions the legal standing of Rohingya refugees, asking if intruders deserve a red carpet welcome. Hearings continue on alleged detentions by Delhi Police. Read the latest.
The Supreme Court ruled that parity with co-accused cannot be the only reason for granting bail. The bench emphasized individual case merits. Read the full judgment details.
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan's divorce settlement details are public. The actors will split 50% of each other's retirement benefits accrued during their marriage. Get the full story.
Supreme Court grants bail to a life convict police officer, outlining a liberal approach for suspending sentences when there's a fair chance of acquittal. Read the full legal analysis.
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen shares her pain and acceptance after divorcing NFL icon Tom Brady. She reveals her hopes for a 50-year marriage and how they grew apart. Read her full emotional interview.
Bombay High Court dismisses 2019 FIR against a UK citizen and six relatives, citing lack of evidence for charges of cruelty and criminal breach of trust. Details inside.
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna emphasizes judicial continuity, stating verdicts shouldn't be discarded with judge changes. Read her crucial insights on India's legal system.
Telangana High Court dismisses 17-year legal battle, refusing divorce to couple married for 34 years. Court cites advanced age, saying dissolution 'will not serve any purpose'.
Agra transforms from city of eternal love to UP's divorce hub with 762 petitions in September. Small towns lead the breakup boom as women assert rights and attitudes shift across Uttar Pradesh.
Supreme Court streamlines case listing with automatic listing system & 2-day hearings for liberty matters. New guidelines effective December 1 aim to reduce pendency. Read more.
Telangana High Court confirms divorce for couple separated 17 years, citing irretrievable breakdown. Husband ordered to pay ₹30 lakh as final alimony settlement. Read the full legal analysis.
Telangana High Court upholds divorce after 17-year separation, citing irretrievable breakdown. Husband ordered to pay ₹30 lakh alimony as final settlement. Read the full story.
Celina Jaitly shares emotional post amid divorce from Peter Haag, accusing him of domestic violence. Read her powerful message of resilience and determination.
CJI Surya Kant considers shifting Supreme Court to virtual mode amid severe Delhi pollution, while court summons education secretary over EWS students' online class access. Read full details.
Telangana High Court dismisses woman's divorce appeal, ruling marriage not 'irretrievably broken' as the couple lives together with their son and daughter-in-law. Details inside.
Peter Haag initiated Austrian divorce months before Celina Jaitly's domestic violence case. Actor seeks ₹50 crore compensation. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh High Court upholds divorce granted to husband on grounds of mental cruelty. Landmark ruling expands definition of cruelty to include psychological harm in matrimonial cases.
Actress Celina Jaitly files for divorce from Austrian husband Peter Haag, citing domestic violence. She seeks alimony and compensation while fighting for custody of her children.
Celina Jaitly's husband Peter Haag filed for divorce first in Austrian court, blaming her for marriage breakdown. Actress seeks Rs 50 crore compensation and child custody.
Hall of Fame boxer Oscar De La Hoya reaches divorce settlement with ex-wife Millie Corretjer after nearly decade-long separation. Read the complete details.
Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly moves Mumbai court alleging domestic violence, financial coercion by husband Peter Haag. Case admitted, next hearing December 12. Read full details.
Delhi High Court grants divorce to husband, ruling wife's pregnancy cannot negate established cruelty. Justice Sharma emphasizes pregnancy doesn't validate marital cruelty. Read the landmark judgment.
Supreme Court refuses medical student's request to change MBBS seat, emphasizing admission process integrity and preventing seat vacancies. Key ruling for medical education.
Outgoing CJI B R Gavai gets emotional on final working day before November 23 superannuation. Read about his landmark verdicts including the recent bill assent timeline ruling.
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre and BCI regarding POSH complaint mechanism for women lawyers. Read the latest developments in this landmark case.
Supreme Court examines unilateral Talaq-e-Hasan practice, warns Muslim women face polyandry accusations if lawyers issue divorce without husband's signature. Hearing on November 26.
What is Talaq-e-Hasan? A lawyer explains this Islamic divorce practice, its Supreme Court challenge, and why it cannot be done via WhatsApp. Understand its impact on women's rights.