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dissolution of marriage news

Muslim marriages can be dissolved through verbal consent: Gujarat HC

For the purpose of 'Mubaraat', the expression of a mutual consent for dissolution of 'Nikah' is sufficient to dissolve the marriage in itself, the HC bench stated.
Published on Aug 12, 2025 10:26 pm IST

HC allows 28-week pregnant woman awaiting divorce to abort foetus

While allowing the woman’s plea for termination of pregnancy, the court referred to a Supreme Court judgment wherein it was held “the right of a woman to have a reproductive choice is an insegregable part of her personal liberty, as envisaged under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 08:30 am IST

Spouse’s sporadic outburst, offensive language not cruelty in marriage: HC

The court observed that before ordering dissolution of marriage, a court has to be satisfied that the conduct of one spouse was such that the other could not be expected to continue living with him/her.
Updated on Oct 06, 2019 10:03 am IST

Woman can file complaint against ex-husband for cruelty after divorce: SC

Lawyer for the husband submitted that if the provisions of the domestic violence law were allowed to be used retrospectively, then it would be subjected to gross misuse.
Updated on May 12, 2018 06:10 pm IST

Delhi HC says habitually doubting husband of having affair is basis for divorce

Delhi high court in New Delhi.
Updated on May 06, 2018 10:05 am IST