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Wife’s Multiple Pre-Marital Relationships Do Not Constitute Adultery: Bombay High Court Orders Husband To Pay Interim Maintenance
High Court Jul 21, 2026

Wife’s Multiple Pre-Marital Relationships Do Not Constitute Adultery: Bombay High Court Orders Husband To Pay Interim Maintenance

Can a husband’s allegations about his wife’s past relationships stop her from receiving maintenance? The Bombay High Court has clarified that premarital relationships do not amount to adultery and allegations must be supported by evidence. NAGPUR:The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has reportedly held that a woman’s relationships before marriage cannot, by themselves,…
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Husband Maintaining Second Family Cannot Deny Maintenance To First Wife, Children And Aged Mother: Karnataka High Court Reduces Quantum But Upholds Liability
High Court May 4, 2026

Husband Maintaining Second Family Cannot Deny Maintenance To First Wife, Children And Aged Mother: Karnataka High Court Reduces Quantum But Upholds Liability

Can a husband escape maintenance liability by claiming low income and denying paternity without proving lack of access? Husband Maintaining Second Family Cannot Deny Maintenance To First Wife, Children And Aged Mother: Karnataka High Court Reduces Quantum But Upholds Liability BENGALURU: In a judgment dated 23 April 2026, the Karnataka High Court at Dharwad, presided…

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DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access
High Court Apr 21, 2026

DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access

Uttarakhand High Court held says, the husband must first rebut the statutory presumption of legitimacy through strong evidence before DNA testing is considered. How can a husband prove paternity doubts in court when access to scientific evidence itself depends on prior proof? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court, in a recent judgment delivered by Justice Pankaj…

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Man Discharged In Adultery Case Citing SC Judgment Striking Down 497 IPC As Unconstitutional: Gujrat High Court Rejects Husband’s Argument Against Wife’s Lover
High Court Mar 21, 2026

Man Discharged In Adultery Case Citing SC Judgment Striking Down 497 IPC As Unconstitutional: Gujrat High Court Rejects Husband’s Argument Against Wife’s Lover

A husband fought a decade-long legal battle after discovering his wife living with another man—only to be told the law no longer recognises the offence itself. If betrayal has no legal consequence, what remains for the one who suffers it? Adultery Case: In a judgment dated 16.03.2026, the Gujarat High Court led by Justice Hasmukh…

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Divorce Case | Husband’s Plea for DNA Test of Children Rejected: Andhra Pradesh High Court Says Such Test Cannot Be Sought to Prove Wife’s Alleged Adultery
High Court Mar 20, 2026

Divorce Case | Husband’s Plea for DNA Test of Children Rejected: Andhra Pradesh High Court Says Such Test Cannot Be Sought to Prove Wife’s Alleged Adultery

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the children cannot be sent for DNA testing merely to support allegations against the wife in a matrimonial dispute, as the child’s dignity and welfare come first. If the law closes the door on the most direct method of verification, how is a husband expected to prove doubt…

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Husband Maintaining Second Family Cannot Deny Maintenance To First Wife, Children And Aged Mother: Karnataka High Court Reduces Quantum But Upholds Liability
High Court May 4, 2026 0

Husband Maintaining Second Family Cannot Deny Maintenance To First Wife, Children And Aged Mother: Karnataka High Court Reduces Quantum But Upholds Liability

Can a husband escape maintenance liability by claiming low income and denying paternity without proving lack of access? Husband Maintaining Second Family Cannot Deny Maintenance To First Wife, Children And Aged Mother: Karnataka High Court Reduces Quantum But Upholds Liability BENGALURU: In a judgment dated 23 April 2026, the Karnataka High Court at Dharwad, presided…

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DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access
High Court Apr 21, 2026 0

DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access

Uttarakhand High Court held says, the husband must first rebut the statutory presumption of legitimacy through strong evidence before DNA testing is considered. How can a husband prove paternity doubts in court when access to scientific evidence itself depends on prior proof? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court, in a recent judgment delivered by Justice Pankaj…

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Man Discharged In Adultery Case Citing SC Judgment Striking Down 497 IPC As Unconstitutional: Gujrat High Court Rejects Husband’s Argument Against Wife’s Lover
High Court Mar 21, 2026 0

Man Discharged In Adultery Case Citing SC Judgment Striking Down 497 IPC As Unconstitutional: Gujrat High Court Rejects Husband’s Argument Against Wife’s Lover

A husband fought a decade-long legal battle after discovering his wife living with another man—only to be told the law no longer recognises the offence itself. If betrayal has no legal consequence, what remains for the one who suffers it? Adultery Case: In a judgment dated 16.03.2026, the Gujarat High Court led by Justice Hasmukh…

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Divorce Case | Husband’s Plea for DNA Test of Children Rejected: Andhra Pradesh High Court Says Such Test Cannot Be Sought to Prove Wife’s Alleged Adultery
High Court Mar 20, 2026 0

Divorce Case | Husband’s Plea for DNA Test of Children Rejected: Andhra Pradesh High Court Says Such Test Cannot Be Sought to Prove Wife’s Alleged Adultery

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the children cannot be sent for DNA testing merely to support allegations against the wife in a matrimonial dispute, as the child’s dignity and welfare come first. If the law closes the door on the most direct method of verification, how is a husband expected to prove doubt…

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