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The Court opined that the appellant was entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective of the standard of living she enjoyed during the marriage, and which reasonably secures her future.
The Family Court while decreeing the dissolution marriage, had directed the appellant-husband to pay a sum of Rs. 70 lakhs towards permanent alimony to the respondent-wife.
The wife had alleged that she married the Appellant-husband because he was an Eye Surgeon, but he turned out to be an Optometrist.
Justice N. Kotiswar Singh was serving as the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, prior to being elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 18-7-2024.
The Court found that circumstances in the instant case constituted more than a prima facie case to enable the prosecution to invoke Section 106 of the Evidence Act and shift the burden on the accused husband to explain what had happened on the day & date his wife died.
In the instant case a husband was charged for the murder of his wife who died in mysterious circumstances by the Trial Court; however, MP High Court acquitted the husband as it found the child witness to be tutored.
The Court found that circumstances in the case constitute more than a prima facie case to enable the prosecution to invoke Section 106 of the Evidence Act and shift the burden on the accused husband to explain what had happened on the day & date his wife died.
“Women are the primary victims in most situations, but that does not mean that men are not affected by the cruelty of women. Therefore, there is necessity for a gender-neutral society”.
Atul Subhash’ mother approached the Supreme Court seeking custody of her four-year-old grandson filing a habeas corpus petition.
Justice Vipin Sanghi, a third-generation lawyer, with a legal career spanning over 3 decades, retires on 26-10-2023 after an extensive tenure of 17 years as a Judge, which also includes his tenure as the 12th Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court.