Indian family law
Indian Woman Files for Divorce After 3 Days: Husband's Physical Incapacity Revealed on Wedding Night
Dec 10, 2025 01:47 pm CST
A newly-wed woman in Gorakhpur, India has filed for divorce just three days after marriage upon discovering her husband's physical inability to consummate the relationship. The case highlights issues within arranged marriages as medical reports confirmed the groom's condition, leading to a negotiated settlement where his family agreed to return wedding expenses of Rs 7 lakh and all gifts within a month.
Bengaluru Woman Files Dowry Harassment Case Against Husband and Sexual Harassment Charges Against Father-in-Law
Nov 18, 2025 01:29 pm CST
A Bengaluru woman has filed serious allegations of dowry harassment against her husband and sexual harassment against her father-in-law just two years after her marriage. After spending Rs 25 lakh on wedding expenses, the woman claims her husband demanded a share in her parents' property, while her father-in-law allegedly made inappropriate advances and remarks. The case highlights ongoing issues of dowry-related conflicts and harassment within marriages in India.
Delhi High Court: Wife Entitled to Stay in Shared Household Even After In-Laws Disown Husband
Oct 20, 2025 02:40 am CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a wife cannot be evicted from a shared household where she resided after marriage, even if her in-laws later disown her husband. Justice Sanjeev Narula's landmark judgment protects women's residential rights under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, stating that a daughter-in-law can only be dispossessed through proper legal processes.