Matrimonial Disputes

Supreme Court Transfers Matrimonial Cases for Wife’s Convenience: Ankita Bhati vs. Dev Raj Singh Bhati (2023)

Supreme Court Transfers Matrimonial Cases for Wife’s Convenience: Ankita Bhati vs. Dev Raj Singh Bhati (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Transfer of matrimonial disputes cases. CASE TYPE: Family Law, Criminal Law Case Name: Ankita Bhati vs. Dev Raj Singh Bhati [Judgment Date]: July 13, 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 13, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 643 […]

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Supreme Court Clarifies Powers Under Article 142 in Divorce Cases: Shilpa Sailesh vs. Varun Sreenivasan (2023)

Supreme Court Clarifies Powers Under Article 142 in Divorce Cases: Shilpa Sailesh vs. Varun Sreenivasan (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope and extent of the Supreme Court’s power under Article 142 of the Constitution of India to grant divorce, including waiving the mandatory waiting period for mutual consent divorce and granting divorce in cases of irretrievable breakdown

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Supreme Court Transfers Matrimonial Case for Convenience: Nitu Devi Somvanshi vs. Rajendra Singh Somvanshi (2023)

Supreme Court Transfers Matrimonial Case for Convenience: Nitu Devi Somvanshi vs. Rajendra Singh Somvanshi (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Transfer of matrimonial proceedings from one family court to another for the convenience of the parties. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial/Family Law. Case Name: Nitu Devi Somvanshi vs. Rajendra Singh Somvanshi. [Judgment Date]: May 1, 2023 Introduction Date of the

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DNA Test for Adultery: Supreme Court Limits Use in Matrimonial Cases (20 February 2023)

Supreme Court Restricts DNA Tests for Proving Adultery in Matrimonial Disputes LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court can direct a DNA test of a child to determine adultery in divorce proceedings. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial/Family Law Case Name: Aparna Ajinkya Firodia vs. Ajinkya Arun Firodia Judgment Date: 20 February 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 20 February

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Supreme Court Orders Maintenance for Wife After Husband Questions Chastity in Matrimonial Dispute: Anju Garg & Anr. vs. Deepak Kumar Garg (28 September 2022)

Supreme Court Orders Maintenance for Wife After Husband Questions Chastity Date of the Judgment: 28 September 2022 Citation: [Arising out of SLP(Crl.) NO. 10353 OF 2018] Judges: Hon’ble Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Bela M. Trivedi Can a husband’s baseless allegations of infidelity and denial of paternity justify a wife’s separation and claim for maintenance? The

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Supreme Court Dismisses Transfer Petition in Matrimonial Dispute: Neelam Parashar vs. Shashank Sharma (2022)

Supreme Court Dismisses Transfer Petition in Matrimonial Dispute: Neelam Parashar vs. Shashank Sharma (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a matrimonial case should be transferred from one family court to another based on the petitioner’s request. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Dispute, Transfer Petition Case Name: Neelam Parashar vs. Shashank Sharma Judgment Date: 05 September 2022 Introduction Date of

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Supreme Court Orders Transfer of Matrimonial Case: Pinki vs. Abhishek Kumar Singh (2022)

Supreme Court Transfers Matrimonial Case: Pinki vs. Abhishek Kumar Singh (2022) Date of the Judgment: September 5, 2022 Citation: Not Available Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, CJI, S. Ravindra Bhat, J. Can a wife seek the transfer of a matrimonial case filed by her husband to a court closer to her residence? The Supreme Court of

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Supreme Court Transfers Matrimonial Case: Kahkansha Anjum Khan vs. Mohammad Wamique Ansari (2022)

Supreme Court Transfers Matrimonial Case: Kahkansha Anjum Khan vs. Mohammad Wamique Ansari (2022) Date of the Judgment: September 5, 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 824 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, CJI and S. Ravindra Bhat, J. Can a matrimonial dispute be transferred to a court more convenient for the wife? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed

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Supreme Court Transfers Divorce Case to Dehradun: Manisha Jain vs. Rajeev Jindal (2022)

Supreme Court Transfers Divorce Case to Dehradun: Manisha Jain vs. Rajeev Jindal (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Transfer of Matrimonial Suit CASE TYPE: Family Law Case Name: Manisha Jain vs. Rajeev Jindal [Judgment Date]: February 25, 2022 Date of the Judgment: February 25, 2022 Citation: Not Available Judges: Justice Abhay S. Oka Can a divorce petition be

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Supreme Court quashes FIR against in-laws in dowry harassment case: Kahkashan Kausar vs State of Bihar (2022)

Supreme Court quashes FIR against in-laws in dowry harassment case: Kahkashan Kausar vs State of Bihar (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether general and omnibus allegations against in-laws in a dowry harassment case warrant quashing of the FIR. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Matrimonial Disputes. Case Name: Kahkashan Kausar @ Sonam & Ors. vs. State of Bihar &

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Supreme Court Transfers Divorce Case to Wife’s Location: Sharmila Bagchi vs. Sourav Gangopadhayay (2022)

Supreme Court Transfers Divorce Case to Wife’s Location: Sharmila Bagchi vs. Sourav Gangopadhayay (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Transfer of a matrimonial dispute case. CASE TYPE: Family Law. Case Name: Sharmila Bagchi @ Gangopadhayay vs. Sourav Gangopadhayay. [Judgment Date]: January 18, 2022 Date of the Judgment: January 18, 2022. Citation: Not Available. Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Maintenance: Uma Priyadarshini vs. Suchith K Nair (2022)

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Maintenance: Uma Priyadarshini vs. Suchith K Nair (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of maintenance for a wife and child in matrimonial disputes. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Dispute/Family Law Case Name: Uma Priyadarshini S. vs. Suchith K Nair Judgment Date: January 6, 2022 Date of the Judgment: January 6, 2022

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