{"id":241383,"date":"2020-12-28T12:15:10","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T06:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=241383"},"modified":"2021-11-26T10:33:19","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T05:03:19","slug":"2020-wrap-up-family-law-allied-provisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/28\/2020-wrap-up-family-law-allied-provisions\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Wrap-Up &#8212; Family Law &#038; Allied Provisions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In our series of 2020 wrap-ups, let&#8217;s revisit and take a dive at some of our stories on family laws and how different High Courts dealt with the same involving some very significant rulings.<\/p>\n<p>We have listed down Case briefs under sub-categories, of our coverage under the Family Law and its allied provisions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Allahabad High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Custody of Minor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/17\/all-hc-in-minors-custody-case-where-child-is-below-5-years-of-age-mother-is-preferred-but-is-there-any-exception-to-it-court-explains\/\">In minor\u2019s custody case, where child is below 5 years of age, mother is preferred, but is there any exception to it? All HC explains<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Meenakshi v. State of U.P.,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/6L6N7A9T\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine All 1475<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 02-12-2020]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/11\/19\/all-hc-if-a-natural-guardian-faces-criminal-charges-relating-to-death-of-spouse-can-custody-of-children-or-visitation-rights-be-be-granted-hc-discusses\/\">If a natural guardian faces criminal charges relating to death of spouse, can custody of children or visitation rights be granted? All HC discusses<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Shaurya Gautam v. State of U.P., <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/sLIXQvsx\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine All 1372<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 10-11-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Decree of Eviction against Son<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/08\/11\/all-hc-can-daughter-in-law-be-evicted-without-seeking-decree-of-eviction-against-the-son-under-s-2s-of-domestic-violence-act\/\">Can daughter-in-law be evicted without seeking decree of eviction against the son under S. 2(s) of Domestic Violence Act? All HC answers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Sujata Gandhi v. S.B. Gandhi,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/Yl5kXYnr\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine All 763<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 12-06-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Bombay High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Alimony<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/14\/bom-hc-if-the-wife-is-earning-something-for-livelihood-can-the-same-be-a-ground-to-refuse-alimony-under-s-24-of-hindu-marriage-act-read-courts-ruling-taking-reiterating-scs-decision\/\">If the wife is earning something for livelihood, can the same be a ground to refuse alimony under S. 24 of Hindu Marriage Act? Read Bom HC\u2019s ruling reiterating SC\u2019s decision<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Arpana Vijay Manore v. Dr Vijay TukaramManore,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/ty8YrlD1\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 3925<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 09-12-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Bigamy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/02\/21\/bom-hc-person-committing-offence-under-s-494-ipc-must-have-married-another-woman-or-man-during-subsistence-of-his-or-her-first-marriage-court-invokes-power-under-s-482-crpc-to-meet-ends-of-justi\/\">Person committing offence under S. 494 IPC, must have married another woman or man during subsistence of his or her first marriage; Bom HC invokes power under S. 482 CrPC to meet ends of justice<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Rekha v. State of Maharashtra,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/1H3O1Z4P\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 291<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 13-02-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Cooling-off Period<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/11\/02\/bom-hc-can-cooling-off-period-under-s-13-b2-of-hindu-marriage-act-be-waived-legal-position-discussed-in-a-case-of-pregnant-woman\/\">Can \u201ccooling-off period\u201d under S. 13-B(2) of Hindu Marriage Act be waived? Legal position discussed in a case of pregnant woman<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Kovelamudi Kanika Dhillon v. Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao,\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/q4aaB46i\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 2054<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 26-10-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Cruelty to Woman<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/10\/22\/bom-hc-abuse-of-s-498-a-ipc-by-making-vague-allegations-and-roping-in-family-members-of-husband-courts-to-carefully-scrutinize-allegations\/\">Abuse of S. 498-A IPC by making vague allegations and roping in family members of husband: Courts to carefully scrutinize allegations<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Shabnam Sheikh v. State of Maharashtra,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/YWetCDLW\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 1752<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 15-10-2020]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/02\/25\/bom-hc-easy-to-accuse-somebody-of-ill-treatment-after-someone-dies-but-it-will-not-be-wise-to-convict-somebody-based-on-general-statements-every-cruelty-is-not-an-offence-under-s\/\">\u201cEasy to accuse somebody of ill-treatment after someone dies, but not wise to convict somebody based on general statements\u201d: Bom HC holds every cruelty is not an offence under S. 498-A IPC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[State of Maharashtra v. Shri Balu Ravji Abhang,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/87v5Mj6T\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 307<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 20-02-2020]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/02\/29\/bom-hc-delay-in-lodging-a-complaint-cannot-be-used-a-ritualistic-formula-for-doubting-prosecution-case\/\">Family members should not be dragged without specific evidence against them, otherwise, S. 498-A IPC is unfortunately misused as a weapon, says Bom HC <\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[State of Maharashtra v. Ashok,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/5gIbshBz\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 331<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 26-02-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Custody of Minor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/02\/bom-hc-welfare-of-child-as-paramount-consideration-father-of-minor-given-custody-for-mother-not-being-able-to-take-care-of-the-child\/\">Welfare of child as paramount consideration: Bom HC gives custody to father of minor for mother not being able to take care of the child<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Sashanka v. Prakash,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/5VOionez\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 3497<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 27-11-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Domestic Violence &amp; Jurisdiction of Courts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/10\/01\/bom-hc-does-family-court-has-jurisdiction-to-entertain-an-application-for-relief-under-ss-18-to-22-of-the-d-v-act-read-what-court-held\/\">Does Family Court has jurisdiction to entertain an application for relief under Ss. 18 to 22 of DV Act? Read what Bom HC held<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Hitesh Prakashmalji Mehta v. Aashika Hitesh Mehta,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/x7KFi6MV\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 983<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 28-09-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Second Marriage<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/09\/14\/bom-hc-performing-second-marriage-during-pendency-of-an-appeal-is-a-breach-under-s-15-of-hma-but-would-it-amount-to-civil-contempt-hc-analyses\/\">Performing second marriage during pendency of an appeal is a breach under S. 15 of HMA, but would it amount to civil contempt? Bom HC analyses<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Kanchan v. Prashant Manikrao Bagade,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/8vs08T4a\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 911<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 08-09-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Unmarried Daughter (Maintenance)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/11\/28\/bom-hc-whether-unmarried-daughter-who-is-major-by-age-entitled-to-claim-maintenance-from-father-till-her-marriage-hc-explains-law-in-light-of-hindu-adoption-maintenance-act\/\">Whether unmarried daughter who is major by age, entitled to claim maintenance from father till her marriage? Bom HC explains law in light of Hindu Adoption &amp; Maintenance Act<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Sanjay J. Phagnekar v. State of Maharashtra,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/G8zAGjd6\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 3382<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 23-11-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Widowed Daughter-in-Law (Maintenance)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/09\/15\/bom-hc-can-a-widowed-daughter-in-law-claim-maintenance-from-the-estate-inherited-by-her-father-in-law-law-explained\/\">Can a widowed daughter-in-law claim maintenance from the estate inherited by her father-in-law? Law explained<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Sardool Singh Sucha Singh Mathroo v. Harneet Kaur,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/1dXF2EFJ\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 927<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 07-09-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Wife having Independent Source of Income (Maintenance)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/06\/08\/s-125-crpc-bom-hc-wife-cannot-be-denied-maintenance-on-ground-of-having-a-source-of-income\/\">[S. 125 CrPC] Wife cannot be denied maintenance on ground of having a source of income: Restated by Bom HC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Sanjay Damodar Kale v. Kalyani Sanjay Kale,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/95V2d1U7\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineBom 694<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 26-05-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Calcutta High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Child Marriages<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/06\/29\/cal-hc-alarming-rise-of-child-marriages-during-lockdown-has-given-a-strong-impression-that-they-may-be-in-garb-of-child-trafficking-police-to-investigate\/\">Alarming rise of child marriages during lockdown has given a strong impression that they may be in garb of child trafficking; Police to investigate<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[Contagion of COVID-19 Virus in Children, In Re.,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/DOEQGHYk\">2020 SCC OnLine Cal 1066<\/a><\/strong>, decided on 25-06-2020]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Harassment over Complexion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/06\/30\/cal-hc-harassment-by-in-laws-for-womans-black-complexion-is-cruelty-under-s-498-a-ipc-husband-convicted-for-murdering-wife-over-her-black-complexion\/\">Harassment by in-laws for woman\u2019s black complexion is cruelty under S. 498-A IPC; Husband convicted for murdering wife over her black complexion<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[Mazidul Miah v. State of W.B.,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/iy5361f9\">2020 SCC OnLine Cal 1077<\/a><\/strong>, decided on 25-06-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Chhattisgarh High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Alienation of Property by Alleged Wife<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/10\/16\/chh-hc-whether-alienation-of-property-by-an-alleged-wife-of-a-deceased-is-void-hc-analyses-position-in-light-of-customs-under-hindu-marriage-act\/\">Whether alienation of property by an alleged wife of a deceased is void? Chh HC analyses position in light of \u2018Customs\u2019 under Hindu Marriage Act<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Anirudh Prasad Kamal Sen v. Dashmat Bai Suryavanshi, Second Appeal No. 93 of 2009, decided on 28-08-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Cause of Action<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/08\/12\/chh-hc-in-a-matrimonial-dispute-cause-of-action-can-arise-several-times-even-if-the-dispute-is-settled-and-case-has-been-withdrawn\/\">In a matrimonial dispute, cause of action can arise several times, even if the dispute is settled and case has been withdrawn<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Harsha Dewani v. Ashutosh Gupta,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/98Y083dr\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineChh 149<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 10-08-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Delhi High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Adultery<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/06\/13\/del-hc-adultery-can-only-be-committed-after-marriage-allegation-of-having-relationship-before-marriage-cannot-be-a-ground-of-adultery-divorce-petition-dismissed\/\">Adultery can only be committed after marriage, allegation of having relationship before marriage cannot be a ground of adultery; Divorce petition dismissed<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Vishal Singh v. Priya,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/AOjYi8RS\">2020 SCC OnLine Del 638<\/a><\/strong>, decided on 12-06-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Affidavit of Assets, Income and Expenditure<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/08\/07\/del-hc-updates-affidavit-of-assets-income-issues-modified-directions-directing-strict-adherence-to-filing-of-affidavit-detailed-re\/\">Del HC updates Affidavit of Assets, Income &amp; Expenditure to be filed at threshold of matrimonial disputes; Issues modified directions [Detailed Report: Read Directions]<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Kusum Sharma (5) v. Mahinder Kumar Sharma,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/94q4UhTu\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Del 931<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 6-8-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Cruelty &amp; Desertion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/05\/02\/cruelty-desertion-del-hc-a-typical-case-that-showcases-as-to-what-would-amount-to-cruel-behaviour-on-part-of-one-spouse-to-utter-detriment-of-other\/\">Del HC analyses &#8220;A typical case that showcases as to what would amount to cruel behaviour on part of one spouse to utter detriment of other&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Venkatesh Narasimhan v. V. Sujatha,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/MRHH7ybg\">2020 SCC OnLine Del 571<\/a><\/strong>, decided on 01-05-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Divorce Proceedings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/10\/17\/del-hc-husband-citizen-and-domicile-of-usa-can-he-raise-objections-on-divorce-proceedings-filed-by-wife-in-india-court-decrypts-the-law-in-light-of-catena-of-scs-decisions\/\">Husband citizen and domicile of USA, Can he raise objections on divorce proceedings filed by wife in India? Del HC decrypts the law in light of catena of SC decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Karan Goel v. Kanika Goel,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/mk97seV7\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Del 1319<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 12-10-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Impotency<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/11\/21\/del-hc-is-making-false-allegation-of-impotency-by-wife-against-husband-a-ground-for-decree-of-divorce-court-determines\/\">Is making false allegation of impotency by wife against husband a ground for decree of divorce? Del HC determines<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Kirti Nagpal v. Rohit Girdhar,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/toX2VdGy\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Del 1466<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 20-11-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/04\/del-hc-if-interim-maintenance-by-wife-has-already-been-secured-under-domestic-violence-act-will-application-under-s-125-crpc-be-maintainable-court-answers\/\">If interim maintenance by wife has already been secured under Domestic Violence Act, will application under S. 125 CrPC be maintainable? Del HC answers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Rani v. Dinesh, Crl. Rev. P. 1091 of 2019 and Crl. M.A 13677 of 2020, decided on 02-12-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Matrimonial Disputes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/19\/del-hc-reiterates-scs-position-on-duty-of-the-courts-to-encourage-genuine-settlements-of-matrimonial-disputes\/\">Del HC reiterates SC\u2019s position on \u201cduty of the Courts to encourage genuine settlements of matrimonial disputes\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Harish Kumar v. State,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/MuMJaD5c\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Del 1635<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 04-12-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Remedy against Custody Orders<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/07\/29\/del-hc-no-exception-to-remedy-against-orders-of-custody-under-domestic-violence-act-court-dismisses-s-482-crpc-petition-in-view-of-s-29-dv-act\/\">\u201cNo exception to remedy against orders of custody under Domestic Violence Act\u201d: Del HC dismisses S. 482 CrPC petition in view of S. 29 DV Act<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Srisha Dinav Bansal v. Rajiv Bansal,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/ul4xYo3C\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Del 764<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 20-07-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Right to Privacy versus Right to Fair Trial<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/07\/01\/del-hc-if-right-to-adduce-evidence-collected-by-surreptitious-means-in-a-marital-or-family-relationship-is-available-without-any-consequences-it-could-potentially-create-havoc-in-peoples-p\/\">[S. 14 of Family Courts Act] In a contest between right to privacy and right to fair trial, both of which arise under expansive Art. 21, right to privacy may have to yield to right to fair trial<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Deepti Kapur v. Kunal Julka,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/j9LLjr0r\">2020 SCC OnLine Del 672<\/a><\/strong>, decided on 30-06-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Second Marriage &amp; Custody of Children<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/05\/02\/del-hc-second-marriage-of-a-mother-is-by-itself-not-sufficient-to-deprive-her-of-custody-of-her-biological-child\/\">Second marriage of a mother is by itself not sufficient to deprive her of custody of her biological child<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Faisal Khan v. Humera,\u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/65ZiDt05\">2020 SCC OnLine Del 572<\/a><\/strong>, decided on 1-5-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Settlement Deed affecting Children&#8217;s Right to Maintenance<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/11\/26\/del-hc-is-it-lawful-for-a-wife-to-agree-to-a-settlement-deed-in-the-process-of-dissolving-of-marriage-wherein-she-settles-that-her-minor-children-will-not-claim-maintenance-in-future-court-explains\/\">Is it lawful for a wife to agree to a settlement deed in the process of dissolution of marriage wherein she settles that her minor children will not claim maintenance in future? Court explains<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Vashno Jaishwal v. State (NCT of Delhi),\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/XV716C6O\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Del 1504<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 20-11-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Gauhati High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Conjugal Life<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/06\/22\/gau-hc-refusal-to-wear-sakha-sindoor-is-clear-intention-that-a-hindu-wife-is-unwilling-to-continue-conjugal-life-divorce-decreed-to-husband\/\">Refusal to wear \u201csakha and sindoor\u201d is clear intention that a hindu wife is unwilling to continue conjugal life: Divorce decreed to husband<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Bhaskar Das v. Renu Das,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/RN7er2Rh\">2020 SCC OnLineGau 2954<\/a><\/strong>, decided on 19-06-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/21\/gau-hc-if-a-woman-is-divorced-will-her-status-as-a-wife-entitling-her-to-maintenance-under-s-125-crpc-change-read-hcs-position\/\">If a woman is divorced, will her status as a wife entitling her to maintenance under S. 125 CrPC change? Read Gau HC\u2019s position<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Bijoy Seal v. Sefali Seal,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/103F200o\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineGau 4024<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 30-09-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Special Marriage Act<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/16\/gau-hc-if-a-marriage-is-first-solemnised-under-the-special-marriage-act-and-later-upon-conversion-to-islam-marriage-is-again-solemnised-under-mohammedan-law-which-law-will-prevail-for-dissolution\/\">If a marriage is first solemnised under the Special Marriage Act and later upon conversion to Islam, marriage is again solemnised under Mohammedan Law: Which law will prevail for dissolution of marriage? Gau HC to consider<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Md Makfur Rahman v. Malina Deb Barman,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/myi8WEiV\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineGau 4645<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 23-04-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Gujarat High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Permanent Alimony to a Muslim Woman<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/07\/guj-hc-will-permanent-alimony-granted-to-a-muslim-woman-be-conditional-to-wifes-remarriage-detailed-report-untangling-significance-of-permanent-alimony-periodical-maintenance\/\">Will permanent alimony granted to a Muslim woman be conditional to her remarriage? Detailed report untangling significance of \u2018Permanent Alimony\u2019 &amp; \u2018Periodical Maintenance\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Tarif Rashidbhai Qureshi v. Asmabanu,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/2T7Rlg54\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineGuj 711<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 19-03-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Special Marriage Act<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/08\/26\/guj-hc-if-marriage-is-registered-under-special-marriage-act-is-it-necessary-for-the-couple-to-take-recourse-of-same-law-to-sever-ties-permanently-court-elucidates-in-a-custody-matter\/\">If marriage is registered under Special Marriage Act, is it necessary for the couple to take recourse of same law to sever ties permanently? Guj HC elucidates in a custody matter<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Chavda Twinkle v. State of Gujarat,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/jbAdas5Y\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineGuj 1167<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 17-07-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Himachal Pradesh High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Ancestral Property<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/10\/17\/hp-hc-can-wife-claim-maintenance-under-s-12-of-the-protection-of-women-from-domestic-violence-act-2005-over-ancestral-property-of-the-husband-hc-explains\/\">Can wife claim maintenance under S. 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 over \u2018ancestral property\u2019 of the husband? HP HC explains<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[Kubja Devi v. Chhape Ram,\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/bH61GT6t\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine HP 1829<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 05-10-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Jharkhand High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Desertion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/09\/14\/jhar-hc-%e2%94%82-desertion-has-to-be-wilful-and-voluntary-for-a-valid-ground-for-divorce-under-s-13-of-hindu-marriage-act-1955-legal-principle-no-one-can-take-a-benefit\/\">\u2018Desertion\u2019 has to be wilful and voluntary for a valid ground for divorce under S. 13 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Legal principle \u201cNo one can take a benefit of his own fault\u201d applied<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Sanjay Kumar v. Suman Kumari,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/J3xWm9mk\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLineJhar 773<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 08-09-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Karnataka High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Cruelty to First Wife<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/09\/17\/kar-hc-though-shariat-permits-a-muslim-man-to-practise-polygamy-but-would-that-amount-to-cruelty-to-first-wife-hc-explains-concept-of-marital-cruelty\/\">Though Shariat permits a Muslim man to practise polygamy, but would that amount to cruelty to first wife? Kar HC explains concept of Marital Cruelty<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Yusufpatel v. Ramjanbi, MFA No. 201154 of 2018 (FC), decided on 17-08-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Kerala High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Convenience &amp; Welfare of Children over Wife<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/10\/15\/ker-hc-in-matrimonial-matters-preference-is-to-be-given-to-convenience-and-welfare-of-children-over-wife-hc-dismisses-application-for-transfer-of-case\/\">In matrimonial matters preference is to be given to convenience and welfare of children over wife: Ker HC dismisses application for transfer of case<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Nimi v. Ajith M.T.,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/DAn9KdqS\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Ker 4313<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 09-10-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Cruelty<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/06\/01\/ker-hc-wifes-persistent-effort-to-separate-husband-from-family-amounts-to-cruelty-divorce-granted-in-favour-of-husband\/\">Wife\u2019s persistent effort to separate husband from family amounts to cruelty: Divorce granted in favour of husband<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Ranjith P.C. v. Asha Nair. P,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/FbV0s4KR\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Ker 1751<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0, decided on 20-05-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Dowry<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/11\/23\/ker-hc-is-there-a-limitation-period-for-wife-to-claim-property-entrusted-to-in-laws-given-in-form-of-dowry-court-answers\/\">Is there a limitation period for wife to claim property entrusted to in-laws given in form of dowry? Ker HC answers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Sheela K.K. v. N.G. Suresh,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/Qq4zlX8A\">2020 SCC OnLine Ker 4240<\/a>, decided on 24-09-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Suppressing Material Facts &amp; Marriage <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/11\/10\/ker-hc-if-a-wife-obtains-husbands-consent-for-marriage-by-suppressing-material-facts-like-cardiac-ailments-would-that-amount-to-fraud-bench-explains-whether-marriage-can-be-declared-null-void\/\">If a wife obtains husband\u2019s consent for marriage by suppressing material facts like cardiac ailments, would that amount to fraud? Ker HC explains whether marriage can be declared null &amp; void<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Ajitha v. Harshan, Mat. Appeal No. 734 of 2012, decided on 25-09-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Transfer Petitions related to Matrimonial Disputes<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/02\/ker-hc-while-considering-transfer-petitions-related-to-matrimonial-disputes-the-convenience-of-wife-is-to-be-preferred-over-the-convenience-of-husband-court-reiterates\/\">While considering transfer petitions related to matrimonial disputes, the convenience of wife is to be preferred over the convenience of husband; Ker HC reiterates<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Kavitha v. Gopakumar,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/4KB778i6\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Ker 6098<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 30-11-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Madras High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Customary Divorce<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/09\/18\/madras-hc-can-plea-of-customary-divorce-be-considered-as-a-valid-defence-while-departmental-proceeding-for-bigamy-is-initiated-hc-considers-scope-of-defence-under-service-rules\/\">Can plea of customary divorce be considered as a valid defence while departmental proceeding for bigamy is initiated? Madras HC considers scope of defence under Service Rules<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Sudalaimai v. Deputy Inspector General of Police, WP (MD) No. 17504 of 2014, decided on 09-09-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Illegitimate Child [Maintenance]<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/10\/08\/madras-hc-is-an-illegitimate-child-entitled-to-maintenance-under-s-125-crpc-hc-reiterates-legal-position\/\">Is an illegitimate child entitled to maintenance under S. 125 CrPC? Madras HC reiterates legal position<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Pachaimuthu v. Minor Vishanthini,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/utUBFuwy\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Mad 2677<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 01-10-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Limitation Period for Domestic Violence Complaints<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/08\/19\/madras-hc-limitation-provided-under-crpc-is-applicable-to-complainants-under-domestic-violence-act-court-rejects-complaint-filed-after-lapse-of-1-yr-10-months\/\">Limitation provided under CrPC is applicable to complaints under Domestic Violence Act: Madras HC rejects complaint filed after lapse of 1 yr 10 months<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[N. Prasad v. Harithalakshmi,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/hUx1L13m\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Mad 1767<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 20-07-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Void Marriage<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/12\/24\/madras-hc-what-is-the-essential-condition-for-the-validity-of-any-marriage-detailed-report-on-why-hc-modified-sentence-of-accused-who-had-sexual-intercourse-with-girl-below-18-years-of-age\/\">What is the essential condition for validity of any marriage? Detailed Report highlighting legality of marriage of a girl below 18 years of age<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Prakash v. State, Crl. A. No. 334 of 2014, decided on 30-11-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Orissa High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Rights of a &#8220;lady&#8221; in Same-sex Couple Relationship<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/08\/26\/ori-hc-%e2%94%82-same-sex-couple-have-a-right-to-live-together-outside-wedlock-rights-of-a-woman-enshrined-in-protection-of-women-from-domestic-violence-act-2005-to-apply-on-the-lady\/\">Same-sex couple have a right to live together outside wedlock; Rights of a woman enshrined in Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 to apply on the \u201clady\u201d in the relationship<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Chinmayee Jena v. State of Odisha,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/2bcxiI00\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Ori 602<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 24-08-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Punjab &amp; Haryana High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Sapinda Prohibition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/11\/23\/ph-hc-whether-partners-falling-in-sapinda-prohibition-under-hma-can-stay-in-a-live-in-relationship-parties-argue-while-hearing-in-anticipatory-bail\/\">Whether partners falling in sapinda prohibition under HMA can stay in a live-in relationship? Parties argue while hearing in anticipatory bail<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Akhilesh v. State of Punjab,\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/VOLqJov6\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine P&amp;H 2058<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 19-11-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Section 498-A IPC, a weapon?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/05\/18\/ph-hc-disgruntled-wives-use-provisions-of-s-498-a-ipc-as-a-weapon-rather-than-shield\/\">Disgruntled wives use provisions of S. 498-A IPC as a weapon rather than shield: P&amp;H HC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Amarjit Kaur v. Jaswinder Kaur,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/7hze7tGX\">2020 SCC OnLine P&amp;H 577<\/a><\/strong>, decided on 15-05-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Voidable Marriage<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/06\/17\/ph-hc-in-case-a-marriage-is-solemnized-in-violation-of-age-restriction-marriage-is-only-voidable\/\">In case a marriage is solemnized in violation of age restriction, marriage is only voidable<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Deepak Kumar v. State of Haryana,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/U23yJJwR\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine P&amp;H 759<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0, decided on 15-06-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Rajasthan High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Theory of Homicidal Death<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/08\/12\/raj-hc-allegation-of-woman-set-ablaze-in-view-of-dowry-demand-dismissed-prosecution-theory-of-homicidal-death-sheer-exaggeration\/\">Allegation of woman set ablaze in view of dowry demand dismissed; Prosecution theory of homicidal death sheer exaggeration; finds Raj HC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Gopal v. State of Rajasthan, DB Criminal Appeal No. 799 of 2014, decided on 06-08-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Telangana High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Harassment or Cruelty<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/08\/20\/telangana-hc-for-invoking-s-304-b-ipc-harassment-or-cruelty-caused-to-a-woman-should-have-happened-soon-before-her-death\/\">For invoking S. 304-B IPC, harassment or cruelty caused to a woman should have happened \u201csoon before her death\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Surender Singh v. State of A.P.,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/8a18309O\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine TS 874<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 06-07-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Tripura High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Dissolution of Marriage of ST Couple<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/09\/16\/tripura-hc-will-hindu-marriage-act-have-application-on-a-couple-belonging-to-scheduled-tribe-notified-under-constitution-for-purpose-of-dissolution-of-marriage-court-explains\/\">Will Hindu Marriage Act have application on a couple belonging to Scheduled Tribe notified under the Constitution for purpose of dissolution of marriage? Tripura HC explains<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Rupa Debbarma v. Tapash Debbarma,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/Esu1z6RU\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Tri 425<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 09-09-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/09\/16\/tripura-hc-what-amounts-to-irretrievable-breakdown-of-marriage-hc-discusses-in-case-where-the-couple-lived-apart-for-13-continuous-years\/\">What amounts to irretrievable breakdown of marriage? Tripura HC discusses in a case where the couple lived apart for 13 continuous years<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Aparna Dey v. Alok Dey,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/CSCf2QrN\"><strong>2020 SCC OnLine Tri 411<\/strong><\/a>, decided on 09-09-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Lived like a Wife [Maintenance]<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/07\/09\/tri-hc-woman-who-lived-like-wife-cannot-be-deprived-of-maintenance-court-grants-maintenance-to-woman-who-lived-like-wife-for-10-yrs\/\">\u201cWoman who lived like wife, cannot be deprived of maintenance\u201d: Tripura HC grants maintenance to woman who \u201clived like wife\u201d for 10 yrs<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Sri Bibhuti Ranjan Das v. Gouri Das,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/7H70m1Ty\">2020 SCC OnLine Tri 280<\/a><\/strong>, decided on 07-07-2020]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Uttaranchal High Court<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Medical Examination of Wife in Divorce Proceedings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/07\/30\/utt-hc-wife-not-eligible-for-medical-examination-of-whether-she-can-conceive-or-not-during-divorce-proceedings-court-allows-appeal\/\">Wife not eligible for medical examination of whether she can conceive or not during Divorce proceedings; Utt HC allows appeal<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Rashmi Gupta v. YogeshBabu,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/8f1M905k\">2020 SCC OnLineUtt 339<\/a><\/strong>, decided on 01-07-2020]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Mental Cruelty<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/08\/29\/utt-hc-mental-cruelty-is-no-less-than-physical-cruelty-wife-causing-mental-cruelty-to-husband-valid-ground-for-dissolution-of-marriage-court-dismisses-appeal\/\">Mental cruelty is no less than physical cruelty, wife causing mental cruelty to husband valid ground for dissolution of marriage; Utt HC dismisses appeal<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Anita Gaur v. 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