False case by wife. Damaging public image of husband. Ground for divorce

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U.Shree v U Srinivas 11.12.2012 JT 2012 (12) SC 358

Sometimes, after filing complaints against Husband, wife side gives information in press.

Newspaper publish such allegations contained in FIR of wife.

This damages public reputation of Husband and his relatives. Acrimony develops between parties.

Court said that this is “Mental Cruelty to husband” and it is good ground for granting divorce in favor of husband.

Haresh Raichura
11/2/2013

Court can appoint Amicus Curie Advocate to defend accused if his advocate says No instruction

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When a criminal appeal comes up for hearing, and if advocate for appellant says that he has no instruction to appear, then court will appoint an Amicus Curie, ( Friend of Court) to assist court and then, this court appointed advocate will argue for appellant.

DaharamPal v U P followed in Jeewan & Ors v Uttarakhand 13.12.12 SC JT 2012 (12) SC 473

Haresh Raichura
25/2/2013