Indian Supreme Court condemns Bombay High Court for using misogynistic language in a void marriage case.

The Indian Supreme Court criticized the Bombay High Court for using misogynistic terms like "illegitimate wife" and "faithful mistress" in a case involving a void marriage, stating such language violates women's fundamental rights under the Indian Constitution. The Supreme Court emphasized that a void marriage does not strip the woman’s right to seek alimony or maintenance. It also directed the court registry to place the appeals before the appropriate bench for further review.

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