Curated Supreme Court &
High Court Judgements

Krishna Bhatacharjee Vs. Sarathi Choudhury

In the case of Krishna Bhatacharjee Vs. Sarathi Choudhury, the Supreme Court addressed issues related to Stridhan, which refers to the exclusive property of a wife. The appellant, Krishna Bhatacharjee, sought to reclaim her Stridhan from her husband, Sarathi Choudhury, after facing difficulties in previous legal proceedings. The court emphasized that the Stridhan property is considered the wife's exclusive property if she can prove that she entrusted it to her husband or another family member.

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Supreme Court of India

Category

Family Law

Charu Khurana v. Union of India

The case of Charu Khurana v. Union of India revolves around issues related to gender justice and the application of constitutional provisions. The Supreme Court of India, in its decision, addressed the rights and protections afforded to individuals under the Constitution, particularly focusing on Articles 39-A(d) and 51-A(e) & (j), which relate to the directive principles of state policy and the fundamental duties of citizens.

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Supreme Court of India

Category

Family Law

Manish Goel Versus Rohini Goel

The case of Manish Goel Versus Rohini Goel pertains to divorce proceedings. In this case, the husband sought a decree of divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty. The trial court initially granted the divorce, which was subsequently confirmed by the High Court of Delhi. The High Court found sufficient evidence of mental cruelty on the part of the wife, even though it noted that the specific issue of mental cruelty related to the termination of pregnancy did not need to be considered.

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Supreme Court of India

Category

Family Law

Dr. (Mrs.) Malathi Ravi, M.D. Versus Dr. B.V. Ravi, M.D.

This case addresses issues surrounding professional conduct within marriage, focusing on aspects of mental cruelty and financial disputes arising from the professional lives of the parties involved.

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Supreme Court of India

Category

Family Law

Suman Kapur vs Sudhir Kapur

This case involves divorce proceedings, centering on the grounds for divorce, maintenance, and custody issues, reflecting the complexities of marital relationships and the legal recourse available to individuals.

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Supreme Court of India

Category

Family Law

Naveen Kohli vs Neelu Kohli

This landmark case emphasizes the rights of women in divorce proceedings, particularly concerning maintenance and the protection of women from domestic violence.

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Supreme Court of India

Category

Family Law

Durga Prasanna Tripathy vs Arundhati

This case explores issues of property rights and stridhan, highlighting the legal protections afforded to women regarding their personal property within the context of marriage.

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Supreme Court of India

Category

Family Law

Vinita Saxena vs Pankaj Pandit

This case delves into the nuances of mental cruelty and the standards required to establish such claims in divorce proceedings, addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of marital disputes.

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Supreme Court of India

Category

Family Law

A. Jayachandra vs Aneel Kaur

This case clarifies the legal definitions and implications of desertion in marriage, specifying what constitutes abandonment and the rights of the deserted spouse.

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Supreme Court of India

Category

Family Law

Parveen Mehta vs Inderjit Mehta

This case focuses on custody issues, emphasizing the welfare of children in divorce proceedings and the responsibilities of parents following separation.

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Supreme Court of India

Category

Family Law