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Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
Living Separately In Same City Not 'Domestic Proximity': Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Against Sister-In-Law & Her Husband
The Calcutta High Court quashed a cruelty case against a sister-in-law and her husband, stating that living separately in the same city does not constitute 'domestic proximity'. This ruling clarifies the interpretation of domestic relationships under the law.
National Lok Adalat Restores Family Harmony Between Senior Citizens and Sons
The National Lok Adalat in Haryana successfully resolved maintenance disputes involving senior citizens and their sons, fostering family harmony. Justice Deepak Sibal of the Punjab Haryana High Court emphasized the importance of such mechanisms for dispute resolution.
Husband's Disinclination To Resume Cohabitation With Wife Not A 'Wrong' U/S 23(1)(a) HMA In Absence Of Grave Misconduct: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband's disinclination to resume cohabitation with his wife does not constitute a 'wrong' under Section 23(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, as long as there is no evidence of grave misconduct.