Matrimonial Cases Archives

“Matrimonial causes should be disposed of expeditiously on a war footing”: Karnataka High Court

The courts should make all efforts to try and dispose of matrimonial matters within 1 year so that in the event of granting such a decree, the parties may re-structure their lives.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Why are Landlord-tenant disputes under TP Act arbitrable but those under Rent Acts non-arbitrable? [‘Vidya Drolia’ explainer by Supreme Court]

Supreme Court: Three days after the Court overruled the ratio in Himangni Enterprises v. Kamaljeet Singh Ahluwalia, (2017) 10 SCC 706 wherein it was held

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Landlord-tenant disputes under Transfer of Property Act are arbitrable’. SC lays down test for determining non-arbitrability of disputes

Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of NV Ramana*, Sanjiv Khanna** and Krishna Murari, JJ has overruled the ratio in Himangni Enterprises v.

Case Briefs High Courts

Del HC updates Affidavit of Assets, Income & Expenditure to be filed at threshold of matrimonial disputes; Issues modified directions [Detailed Report: Read Directions]

Delhi High Court: J.R. Midha, J. laid modified directions and affidavit of assets, income and expenditure to be filed by both the

Case Briefs High Courts

P&H HC | Wife’s convenience must be seen before deciding transfer application in matrimonial cases

Punjab and Haryana High Court: H.S. Madaan, J. allowed the transfer application for the convenience of the wife in the divorce petition.

Case Briefs High Courts

MP HC | Convenience of wife to be considered in case of transfer of matrimonial cases; rule to be used diligently

Madhya Pradesh High Court: Vivek Rusia, J. refused to transfer the matrimonial dispute from Mandsaur to Gwalior. The applicant/wife has filed the