This ruling aligns with progressive interpretations of Section 125 CrPC, recognizing that economic abuse and neglect can occur even if the wife is partially self-reliant.
Calcutta High Court · 17 Sept 2025
The Court emphasized the principle that an able-bodied spouse cannot avoid maintenance obligations by claiming insufficient income, especially when some income sources are admitted.
Rajasthan High Court · 16 Sept 2025
The Supreme Court reaffirmed the strict scope of Section 29 of the Hindu Succession Act: it only applies in true cases of intestacy.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Sept 2025
The judgment reinforces the strict requirement of consideration in a sale mere execution of a deed is not sufficient.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Sept 2025
The Court followed the principle of subsidiarity under constitutional law where the High Courts must first be approached unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Sept 2025
It affirms that CrPC safeguards (like warrant, recording of reasons, witnesses) apply to search and seizure under non-criminal laws as well.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Sept 2025
The Court clarified that reliefs like specific performance must be claimed through an independent suit, not via counter-claims against co-defendants.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Sept 2025
The Court drew a clear procedural distinction between Further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC – permissible by investigating agency.
Punjab & Haryana High Court · 16 Sept 2025
It underscored that the sentence for the offence under Section 376(2)(i) & (n) IPC ranges from a minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment, allowing judicial discretion.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Sept 2025
The Court acknowledged that the objective of POCSO is to protect children from abuse, not to criminalize consensual relationships among peers.
Kerala High Court · 13 Sept 2025
The Court reinforced that Muslim law does not permit collateral relatives (like nephews) to step in when lineal descendants are available.
Delhi High Court · 13 Sept 2025
The judgment reinforces that Section 151 CPC is a powerful tool to achieve substantive justice, allowing courts to pass consequential orders that ensure the effectiveness and integrity of a decree.
Rajasthan High Court · 12 Sept 2025
This judgment reinforces discipline in civil litigation and discourages habitual delay tactics often employed by state agencies.
Delhi High Court · 12 Sept 2025
The High Court clarified that being employed is not a bar to claiming maintenance where there's a stark income gap.
Delhi High Court · 12 Sept 2025
