Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 20, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 254 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can a marriage be dissolved if it has irretrievably broken down, even if one party opposes it? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Vishal Shah vs. Monali Shah Gupta, […]
Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage Citing Irretrievable Breakdown, Orders ₹2 Crore Alimony Date of the Judgment: 15 July 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 530 Judges: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra Can a marriage be dissolved if it has irretrievably broken down, even if there are no specific grounds for divorce under existing laws? The
Supreme Court Modifies Child Custody Order Based on Child’s Preference: Selvaraj vs. Revathi (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Child Custody and Welfare CASE TYPE: Family Law Case Name: Selvaraj vs. Revathi Judgment Date: 6 December 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 6 December 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 1054 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Rajesh Bindal, J. Can a
Supreme Court Dismisses Transfer Petitions in Domestic Violence Case: S.M. Shoba vs. The Inspector of Police & Ors (2022) Date of the Judgment: June 15, 2022 Citation: Not Available Judges: Justice Vikram Nath Can a petitioner transfer criminal and domestic violence cases to a different state for convenience? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed
Supreme Court Clarifies Limitation for Domestic Violence Act Applications: Kamatchi vs. Lakshmi Narayanan (2022) Date of the Judgment: April 13, 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 409 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, J., Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. Can an application under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 be dismissed solely on the
Supreme Court directs fresh maintenance proceedings in domestic dispute: Shalu Ojha vs. Prashant Ojha (2018) Date of the Judgment: 23 July 2018 Citation: Not Available Judges: A.K. Sikri, J. and Ashok Bhushan, J. Can a court reduce maintenance awarded under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 based on a summary assessment of
Can a court reduce the maintenance amount awarded in a domestic violence case? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, emphasizing the need for a swift resolution. This case highlights the complexities and delays often encountered in domestic violence proceedings, particularly concerning maintenance orders. The judgment was delivered by a
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a woman can claim the right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, if she has never lived in that household with the respondent. CASE TYPE: Domestic Violence Case Name: Manmohan Attavar vs. Neelam Manmohan Attavar Judgment Date: July 14, 2017 Introduction Can
