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Child Custody | Writ Courts Cannot Usurp Civil Court Powers, These Disputes Shouldn’t Be Decided By Habeas Corpus Unless Custody Is Illegally Retained: Orissa High Court
High Court Mar 5, 2026 0

Child Custody | Writ Courts Cannot Usurp Civil Court Powers, These Disputes Shouldn’t Be Decided By Habeas Corpus Unless Custody Is Illegally Retained: Orissa High Court

Can a parent use a writ petition to reclaim their child? The Orissa High Court says not unless the custody is clearly illegal. The ruling exposes how complex custody battles must go through proper civil courts, not shortcut litigation. Child Custody: The Orissa High Court at Cuttack, in a judgment delivered by Chief Justice Harish…

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Second Wife From Void Marriage Cannot Claim Army Family Pension Even After First Wife’s Death: Delhi High Court Cites Army Rules
High Court Feb 27, 2026 0

Second Wife From Void Marriage Cannot Claim Army Family Pension Even After First Wife’s Death: Delhi High Court Cites Army Rules

Can the death of a legally wedded wife validate a void marriage that was invalid from the start? The Delhi High Court answers with a firm no. In a ruling that clarifies pension law under Army Regulations, the Court shut the door on claims arising from unlawful marriages — reinforcing that legality at inception is…

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Family Pension Denied To Late CRPF Soldier’s Parents: Delhi High Court Upholds Continued Benefit To Remarried Childless Widow Under Rule 54, CCS Rules
High Court Feb 23, 2026 0

Family Pension Denied To Late CRPF Soldier’s Parents: Delhi High Court Upholds Continued Benefit To Remarried Childless Widow Under Rule 54, CCS Rules

The Delhi High Court denied family pension to the parents of a deceased CRPF constable, holding that a remarried childless widow continues to be entitled under Rule 54 of the CCS Rules. Does this interpretation ensure justice for dependent elderly parents, or leave them unprotected under rigid pension rules? CRPF Jawan Death:: The Delhi High…

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Salary Of Husband Is Personal Information: Rajasthan High Court Rejects Wife’s RTI Plea in Matrimonial Dispute
High Court Feb 20, 2026 0

Salary Of Husband Is Personal Information: Rajasthan High Court Rejects Wife’s RTI Plea in Matrimonial Dispute

Can RTI be used to access a spouse’s salary records? The Rajasthan High Court says no – unless there is overriding public interest. The ruling draws a firm line between transparency and personal financial privacy – raising key questions in matrimonial disputes. Husband Salary RTI Case: Justice Kuldeep Mathur of the Rajasthan High Court at…

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