Hindu Succession Act: When a woman’s property may go to her husband's legal heirs before her own parentsIndian law governing a woman's property after her death without a will prioritizes her husband's heirs over her own parents. This outdated ...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
She gave birth and travelled 200 km for exam: How this Tamil Nadu woman from a tribal village became state's youngest judge at 23V. Sripathy, a young mother, achieved a historic feat by becoming the first civil judge from the Malayali tribal community in Tamil Nadu. J...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Amal Clooney: ‘My name means 'hope' in Arabic, and I was born when…’- George Clooney's wife explains why your beginnings don't define your futureQuote of the Day by Amal Clooney: Born during the war in Lebanon, Amal Clooney embodies the power of hope. Her name, which means "hope" in ...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Thousands of US immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits sayA Washington attorney, Alexandra Lozano, is accused of fabricating abuse and trafficking claims for tens of thousands of immigrants seeking...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Meet Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma: The 94-year-old Andhra woman who gave up US citizenship to 'die as an Indian'A 94-year-old Andhra Pradesh woman, Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, has renounced her US citizenship to reclaim her Indian nationality. Her hea...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Wife refused to leave sister-in-law’s house after husband moved out; Delhi HC orders her evictionA Delhi High Court ruling has affirmed a woman's eviction from her sister-in-law's inherited property. The court stated that once a husband...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Wife earning over Rs 60,000 seeks maintenance from husband with Rs 1 lakh income; court draws lineA Delhi court has declined a woman's request for interim maintenance despite her husband's monthly income exceeding Rs 1 lakh, observing th...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
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...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Woman seeks to stop husband's pension over unpaid maintenance; HC suggests different optionA woman approached the Madras High Court seeking to stop her estranged husband's pension and retirement benefits, claiming he had failed to...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Marriage over, liability remains: HC orders husband to pay maintenance to wife despite his student status16 year old student married 25 years old girl; After marriage breaks down she asks for maintenance which he denies on the ground of being a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
'Even while going through a difficult phase' in life: Actress Celina Jaitly gets support from Salman Khan's choreographer amid legal case. Who is Shabina Khan?Choreographer Shabina Khan has publicly backed former actress Celina Jaitly. Celina is currently involved in a legal battle with her estran...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
25 years after father went missing, family seeks compassionate appointment for job; HC rejects plea due to delayA family's plea for a job based on compassionate appointment after 25 years has been rejected. The Patna High Court ruled that such appoint...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
'Will not be intimidated into silence': Celina Jaitly reacts to estranged husband Peter Haag and father-in-law's legal notices amid ugly divorce battleActress Celina Jaitly faces legal notices from her estranged husband, Peter Haag, and father-in-law, Wolfgang Haag. The notices threaten de...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Prolonged matrimonial litigation only leads to perpetuity of marriage on paper: SCThe Supreme Court has dissolved a marriage of a couple living apart for over 15 years. The court noted prolonged litigation and denial of s...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Even casual employee can claim pension: SC says pension is a right, not favourThe Supreme Court ruled that government employees cannot be denied pension for decades of service due to a lack of formal regularization. I...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
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...
26 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST