Indian High Courts Address Evidence and Standards in Family Dispute Cases

The Allahabad High Court allowed WhatsApp chats as evidence in a maintenance case, remitting it to the trial court for reconsideration after the husband alleged his wife’s adultery. Separately, the Andhra Pradesh High Court overturned a 2010 divorce decree, cautioning against decisions based on jealousy and uncorroborated claims, emphasizing the need for independent evidence to protect the Indian family system’s integrity. Both rulings highlight judicial scrutiny over family disputes and evidence standards.