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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...
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...
Air India crash report: AAIB says AI-171 crash probe in final analysis stage, urges restraint on speculationOne year after the Air India flight AI171 crash, the AAIB released a second interim report. The investigation into the Boeing 787-8's fatal...
Daughter becomes co-owner of family property via oral arrangement; she files tenant eviction case and wins in Supreme CourtA daughter, a co-owner of family property through an oral arrangement, has won a tenant eviction case in the Supreme Court. The court ruled...
'Couch, broken furniture, medication bottles': Olympic gold medallist Eileen Gu’s California sea cliff home under scrutiny over trash in upscale areaOlympic skier Eileen Gu's family home in San Francisco became the center of a neighborhood dispute after a large pile of discarded househol...
Qualified but not working? HC denies maintenance to doctor wife, says she can’t burden husbandThe Allahabad High Court has ruled that a qualified wife, capable of earning but choosing not to work solely to burden her husband, can be ...
Homeowner having possession must pay maintenance charges even if builder did not give OC, independent water connection and sewerage facilities, rules HP RERAHomeowners in possession must pay maintenance charges even without an Occupation Certificate or independent water and sewerage facilities. ...
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...
Couples and money: Why shared financial decisions, clear spending rules, and transparency matter in relationshipsWithout a definition of priority and discretion, many households suffer from ad hocism. How should they spend for the common good without s...
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. ...
Psychology says women often mature faster than men, and it’s not just stereotype or biology, but the truth involves a more complex reasonThe psychology behind women often appearing more mature than men suggests the explanation goes beyond simple stereotypes. Factors such as b...
Education alone no ground to deny maintenance to wife: Delhi CourtA Delhi court has ruled that an educated woman cannot be denied financial support. The court upheld an order for a man to pay interim maint...
NC-JCM 49th annual meeting: Pension hike, CGHS expansion & medical allowance boost on agendaThe NC-JCM will hold its 49th annual meeting on May 11, 2026, to discuss key issues impacting central government employees and pensioners. ...
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 can’t be ordered to pay child maintenance if DNA test conclusively proves he is not the father, rules Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court ruled a husband is not obligated to pay child maintenance if a DNA test confirms he is not the biological father, even if...
Parental wealth crucial when determining wife's maintenance? Bombay HC directs husband to deposit Rs 3 lakh; know why"What must be assessed is whether the claimant spouse has sufficient independent income to sustain herself," the court said. While highligh...
Unmarried adult daughter entitled to maintenance money even after father remarries: Chhattisgarh High CourtThe Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that an unmarried adult daughter is legally entitled to maintenance from her father, even if he has remar...
Timing of husband’s death doesn’t deny the right of maintenance: Supreme Court backs widow’s claim on income from father-in-laws’ propertyThe Supreme Court ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law is a dependant entitled to maintenance from her deceased father-in-law's estate unde...
'No one should be forsaken’: SC cites Manusmriti, allows widowed daughter-in-law to claim maintenanceThe Supreme Court has ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law is entitled to maintenance from her father-in-law's estate, regardless of when h...
- Father has to provide for maintenance of unmarried daughter: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that a father is duty-bound to provide maintenance to his unmarried daughter till she enters into wedlock.