Digi - Legal Insights

Maintenance of parents - Mandatory reference to Conciliation Officer under Section 6(6) not followed - Order directing payment and restraining interference passed without inquiry or evidence held procedurally defective - Petition disposed of.

Maintenance proceedings - Non-impleadment of other children in proceedings under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 vitiates fairness; matter remanded for reconsideration.

Marriage between parties dissolved ordering decree of divorce, as both husband and wife agree not to interfere in each other's lives or businesses, avoiding harmful acts or connections with rivals.

Non-return of spouse without proof of intention to permanently end cohabitation does not establish desertion under Section 13(1)(i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act.