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Wife’s Earning Capacity Cannot Be Ignored: Allahabad High Court Cuts Excessive Maintenance Considering Voluntary Unemployment
High Court Apr 02, 2026

Wife’s Earning Capacity Cannot Be Ignored: Allahabad High Court Cuts Excessive Maintenance Considering Voluntary Unemployment

Highlighting concerns over misuse of maintenance provisions, the Allahabad High Court stressed a balanced approach. What factors must courts consider before awarding maintenance to ensure it is not excessive or unjustified? PRAYAGRAJ: In a recent judgment, Justice Madan Pal Singh of the Allahabad High Court partly allowed a criminal revision and reduced the monthly support…
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Married Persons Have No Legal Right to Enter into a Live-In Relationship Without First Obtaining a Divorce: Allahabad High Court Rejects Protection to Married Live-In Couple
High Court Mar 30, 2026

Married Persons Have No Legal Right to Enter into a Live-In Relationship Without First Obtaining a Divorce: Allahabad High Court Rejects Protection to Married Live-In Couple

Does personal liberty under Article 21 allow a person to enter a live-in relationship despite an existing marriage? The Allahabad High Court has clarified that personal freedom is not absolute and cannot override existing marital rights under law. PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment dated 20 March 2026, Justice Vivek Kumar Singh of the Allahabad High Court refused protection to a live-in couple because both…

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Maintenance Cases | There’s A Trend Of Wives Exaggerating & Inflating Husband’s Income In Pleas, But It Doesn’t Automatically Warrant Perjury Action: Allahabad HC
High Court Mar 30, 2026

Maintenance Cases | There’s A Trend Of Wives Exaggerating & Inflating Husband’s Income In Pleas, But It Doesn’t Automatically Warrant Perjury Action: Allahabad HC

Can a husband take legal action if his wife exaggerates his income in court? Or is the system designed to ignore such claims unless proven very serious? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has made an observation in a maintenance dispute. The Court said that it is commonly seen that wives may exaggerate the husband’s income…

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Daughter-in-Law Not Liable to Maintain In-Laws Under Law, Moral Duty Not Enforceable: Allahabad High Court On Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS
High Court Mar 30, 2026

Daughter-in-Law Not Liable to Maintain In-Laws Under Law, Moral Duty Not Enforceable: Allahabad High Court On Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS

Can law ignore aged parents while benefits remain with daughter-in-law after husband’s death? Allahabad High Court draws a strict line on Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS – what it says raises bigger questions on fairness. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has held that a daughter-in-law is not legally bound to provide maintenance to her parents-in-law…

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DNA Test Mandatory As Father & Daughter Have Right To Know And Clear Paternity Doubt: Allahabad HC Stops Maintenance Order
High Court Mar 27, 2026

DNA Test Mandatory As Father & Daughter Have Right To Know And Clear Paternity Doubt: Allahabad HC Stops Maintenance Order

Can a man be forced to pay maintenance when even the court cannot confirm he is the father?Allahabad High Court pauses the liability—and puts biological truth at the center of justice. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a decision delivered by Justice Madan Pal Singh, has taken a firm stand that a man cannot be…

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Married Persons Have No Legal Right to Enter into a Live-In Relationship Without First Obtaining a Divorce: Allahabad High Court Rejects Protection to Married Live-In Couple
High Court Mar 30, 2026 0

Married Persons Have No Legal Right to Enter into a Live-In Relationship Without First Obtaining a Divorce: Allahabad High Court Rejects Protection to Married Live-In Couple

Does personal liberty under Article 21 allow a person to enter a live-in relationship despite an existing marriage? The Allahabad High Court has clarified that personal freedom is not absolute and cannot override existing marital rights under law. PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment dated 20 March 2026, Justice Vivek Kumar Singh of the Allahabad High Court refused protection to a live-in couple because both…

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Maintenance Cases | There’s A Trend Of Wives Exaggerating & Inflating Husband’s Income In Pleas, But It Doesn’t Automatically Warrant Perjury Action: Allahabad HC
High Court Mar 30, 2026 0

Maintenance Cases | There’s A Trend Of Wives Exaggerating & Inflating Husband’s Income In Pleas, But It Doesn’t Automatically Warrant Perjury Action: Allahabad HC

Can a husband take legal action if his wife exaggerates his income in court? Or is the system designed to ignore such claims unless proven very serious? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has made an observation in a maintenance dispute. The Court said that it is commonly seen that wives may exaggerate the husband’s income…

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Daughter-in-Law Not Liable to Maintain In-Laws Under Law, Moral Duty Not Enforceable: Allahabad High Court On Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS
High Court Mar 30, 2026 0

Daughter-in-Law Not Liable to Maintain In-Laws Under Law, Moral Duty Not Enforceable: Allahabad High Court On Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS

Can law ignore aged parents while benefits remain with daughter-in-law after husband’s death? Allahabad High Court draws a strict line on Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS – what it says raises bigger questions on fairness. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has held that a daughter-in-law is not legally bound to provide maintenance to her parents-in-law…

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