3 verified cases involving Family Law, newest first.
Sangeetha, the wife of Chief Minister Vijay, filed a divorce petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court. She later appeared via video conferencing to confirm she did not wish to pursue the matter and withdrew the petition.
The Supreme Court issued directives to strengthen the implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The ruling emphasizes the state's obligation to prevent child marriages and protect the rights of children.
The Supreme Court ruled that Muslim women are entitled to claim maintenance from their husbands under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The court clarified that this secular provision applies to all married women regardless of their religion.