The Supreme Court asserts that a woman's independence in marriage must not be labeled 'defiance,' challenging outdated traditional expectations.
The Supreme Court, in a judgment on Tuesday (May 12, 2026), observed that a woman’s assertion of independence in marriage and pursuit of professional excellence cannot be termed “defiance” by her husband and in-laws.
A woman’s decisions, made on the basis of her professional commitments or for the welfare of her child or other realities of life, cannot be subjugated to the life choices of her husband or in-laws.
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Allahabad High Court condemns family resistance to woman's choice of marriage, emphasizing constitutional right to marry.
Delhi High Court quashes rape case, stating consensual relationships cannot be converted into criminal prosecution for rape.
Bombay High Court rules impotency allegations in Hindu Marriage Act petition are relevant, not defamatory.
Bombay High Court rules wife deserves financial support from estranged husband to maintain standard of living.
Kerala High Court rules that a man unable to maintain a second wife cannot marry again, emphasizing proper counselling needed.
