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Suspicion of Adultery Alone Cannot Break Marriage: Patna High Court Refuses Divorce
High Court May 9, 2026 0

Suspicion of Adultery Alone Cannot Break Marriage: Patna High Court Refuses Divorce

Could A Husband Get Divorce Only On Suspicion Of Adultery? Patna HC Gives Important Warning BIHAR:  The Patna High Court refused to grant divorce to a husband after finding that his adultery allegations against his wife were vague, unsupported, and lacking proper details. The Court also made it clear that courts cannot rely on evidence…

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Child Custody Legal Guide: Can School Remove Father’s Name From Records?
498A May 9, 2026 0

Child Custody Legal Guide: Can School Remove Father’s Name From Records?

Can a school remove a biological father’s name from child records after divorce or custody dispute? Read Indian law, court rulings, and father’s legal remedies. NEW DELHI: No, a school cannot casually remove the biological father’s name from a child’s records merely because the parents are separated, divorced, or fighting a custody case. Divorce ends […]

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Husband Living With Another Woman Still Duty-Bound To Provide Maintenance & Residence Rights To Wife: Himachal Pradesh High Court
High Court May 9, 2026 0

Husband Living With Another Woman Still Duty-Bound To Provide Maintenance & Residence Rights To Wife: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Can a husband avoid giving residence and maintenance to his wife by claiming she earns a small amount herself? The Himachal Pradesh High Court has now given a clear answer. SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld maintenance and residence rights of a woman under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005,…

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No Maintenance To The Wife Who Leaves Husband Without Valid Reason: Gujarat High Court
High Court May 9, 2026 0

No Maintenance To The Wife Who Leaves Husband Without Valid Reason: Gujarat High Court

Can a wife claim maintenance after leaving her husband without a strong legal reason? The Gujarat High Court has now given a clear answer in a case that is drawing major attention. The court closely examined the woman’s own statements during the case and found important contradictions that changed the outcome completely. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat…

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Loan EMIs, Financial Commitments Or Mother’s Higher Income Cannot Override Father’s Duty Towards Children: Gujarat High Court Enhances Maintenance For Minor Triplets
High Court May 8, 2026 0

Loan EMIs, Financial Commitments Or Mother’s Higher Income Cannot Override Father’s Duty Towards Children: Gujarat High Court Enhances Maintenance For Minor Triplets

Does A Mother’s Government Job And Higher Salary Reduce The Father’s Maintenance Liability? The Gujarat High Court rejected this argument and held that a father’s legal duty towards children cannot be avoided merely because the mother is financially stronger. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, through Justice Gita Gopi, held that a father cannot escape his…

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Husband’s Plea To Block Wife From Defending Divorce Case Rejected After Non-Payment Of Litigation Expenses: Delhi High Court Says No Party Can Take Advantage Of Their Own Wrong
High Court May 8, 2026 0

Husband’s Plea To Block Wife From Defending Divorce Case Rejected After Non-Payment Of Litigation Expenses: Delhi High Court Says No Party Can Take Advantage Of Their Own Wrong

The Delhi High Court restored the wife’s right to defend the divorce case despite delay in filing written statement after the husband failed to pay litigation expenses on time. Can A Husband’s Inability To Pay Litigation Costs End Up Benefiting The Wife In Divorce Proceedings? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary…

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Legal Mistakes Men Make During Divorce: Costly Errors That Destroy Cases
498A May 8, 2026 0

Legal Mistakes Men Make During Divorce: Costly Errors That Destroy Cases

Costly legal mistakes Indian men make during divorce, maintenance, custody, 498A/BNS cruelty cases and evidence collection, with real Indian case laws. NEW DELHI: Most men lose divorce battles not because the law gives them no remedy, but because they enter court emotionally, undocumented and badly advised. Divorce is not only about ending a marriage. It […]

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Wife’s HIV Positive Allegation Against Husband Not Enough To Prove Cruelty; Karnataka High Court Cancels Divorce Decree
High Court May 8, 2026 0

Wife’s HIV Positive Allegation Against Husband Not Enough To Prove Cruelty; Karnataka High Court Cancels Divorce Decree

The Karnataka High Court cancelled the divorce decree granted to the husband and ordered a fresh hearing after finding insufficient evidence to sustain cruelty allegations. Can a man seeking exit from a broken marital relationship still be forced to continue the marriage? BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court, in an important matrimonial dispute, set aside a…

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NRI Husband In USA Denied Reconciliation Via Video Conferencing In Divorce Case Despite Genuine Employment Constraints: Andhra Pradesh High Court
High Court May 8, 2026 0

NRI Husband In USA Denied Reconciliation Via Video Conferencing In Divorce Case Despite Genuine Employment Constraints: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Can a NRI husband avoid personal appearance in reconciliation proceedings during divorce through video call? The Andhra Pradesh High Court has now given a clear answer. AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that video conferencing cannot be allowed at the reconciliation stage in matrimonial disputes like divorce, even if one spouse is living…

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