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Husband hides real age on matrimony site, claims to be 37 instead of 44, leading to incorrect horoscope match; HC grants wife divorce for this reasonThe Telangana High Court gave relief to a wife by granting her divorce after it was found that her husband had misrepresented his age which...
Divorced wife retains right to recover maintenance after ex-husband's death, loses claim for higher paymentBombay High Court has ruled that a divorced wife can continue to recover maintenance already awarded to her, including arrears, from her la...
Despite getting Rs 20 lakh alimony in divorce settlement, wife continues criminal cases against husband, in-laws; HC quashes case as abuse of processA woman received Rs 20 lakh in permanent alimony as part of a divorce settlement. Despite agreeing to withdraw all cases, she continued cri...
Ravi Mohan divorce case update: Why the Madras HC rejected the actor's recent plea in maintenance dispute with estranged wife Aarti RaviThe Madras High Court has reportedly rejected actor Ravi Mohan's request for more time in his divorce case. His estranged wife, Aarti Ravi,...
Husband wanted wife to stay home with his parents; her decision to pursue career despite his disapproval is not cruelty, rules Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has ruled that a wife's career choice is not cruelty. A woman's decision to open her own dental clinic was opposed by her...
Wife’s MBA degree or past employment with MNCs can’t stop her from demanding maintenance, rules HCAn Allahabad High Court ruling states a wife's education or earning potential does not disqualify her from maintenance. The court considere...
Husband claimed wife wasn't doing household work; HC orders him to pay Rs 20,000/month as wives not ‘deemed maids’The husband, a Chartered Accountant (CA) by profession, had in 2004 filed for a divorce on the ground of cruelty, claiming that “wife was n...
Assam Assembly introduces UCC bill, third state after Uttarakhand, GujaratAssam has introduced its Uniform Civil Code bill in the Assembly. This move follows similar legislation passed in Uttarakhand and Gujarat. ...
Why some divorce grounds apply only to wives: Supreme Court rejects a man's plea challenging the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging a provision of the Hindu Marriage Act that allows on...
Divorced daughter eligible for father’s pension if dependency proven, rules high courtA divorced daughter, deserted by her husband, can claim her late father's family pension if dependency existed during his lifetime, even if...
Husband takes Rs 25.06 lakh loan in wife’s name, runs off with car, jewellery & then seeks maintenance; HC slaps Rs 15 lakh cost on him for false affidavitA husband took Rs 25.6 lakh personal loans in his wife's name, spent the money on a lavish lifestyle, and fled with her car and jewellery. ...
Even with inherited property and bank balance, wife entitled to maintenance in this case: Delhi HCThe Delhi High Court ruled that inherited properties and gifts to a wife cannot be considered her income to deny maintenance. Even with ass...
Wife asked higher maintenance due to husband’s 8 bigha land, two houses, Rs 50,000 rental income; HC grants her Rs 3,750 maintenance, know whyA husband partly won his maintenance case as the Allahabad High Court reduced his wife's monthly payment. The court acknowledged the unpred...
Cruelty established: Wife gets divorce and maintainance money after showing husband fathered child with another womanThe Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted a divorce to a wife. The court found the husband guilty of cruelty. He had a relationship with ...
Jobless wife wins Rs 15,000 monthly maintenance from ONGC employee husband earning Rs 74,000: Madhya Pradesh High Court orderA who is a doctor, pursuing her MD, successfully appealed to the Madhya Pradesh High Court. She was granted Rs 15,000 monthly maintenance f...
Husband and two sons to pay Rs 21,000 maintenance to estranged wife living separately from 2015, Madras High Court orderOn September 23, 2025, the Madras High Court will uphold a family court ruling. A retired husband and his two adult sons will be ordered to...
Wife with Rs 16 lakh annual income asks for maintenance; husband fights back and wins the case, here's howIn a significant ruling, the Madras High Court denied interim maintenance to a wife with substantial income and assets, reinforcing that su...
Earning, divorced wife not to pay for child’s maintenance; husband has to bear entire expense, rules Delhi High courtThe Delhi High Court rejected a husband's plea for making his wife pay equal share of child maintenance expenses. The court gave important ...
Husband asked to pay 80% of notional monthly income as interim maintenance to wifeThe Delhi High Court ordered a husband, having a notional monthly income of Rs 15,000, to pay Rs 12,000 monthly as interim maintenance to h...
Maintenance for wife and kids not a banking transaction, its a legal, moral & religious duty: HCThe high court has emphasized the importance of maintenance awarded to a wife and children, stating that it should not be seen as a financi...