Madras High Court: Unaware Second Wife Cannot Be Prosecuted for Bigamy or Cruelty
The Madras High Court recently ruled that a woman who enters into a marriage without...
Sep 16, 2026·4 min
Cruelty — Legal Updates & Case Law
Explore 3 published judgments, orders, and legal explainers covering Cruelty across the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Wife’s Cruelty, Citing Persistent Quarrels and Harassment of In-Laws
A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court has dismissed a wife’s appeal against a...
Aug 19, 2026·3 min
Jharkhand High Court Clarifies Scope of Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC
The Jharkhand High Court has held that allegations of taunting a wife over her complexion,...
Aug 18, 2026·3 min