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Delhi HC Questions: Why Does the BNS Rape Law Recognise Only Women as Victims? Who Will Protect Men or Transgender Persons Facing Sexual Violence?
High Court Aug 13, 2026

Delhi HC Questions: Why Does the BNS Rape Law Recognise Only Women as Victims? Who Will Protect Men or Transgender Persons Facing Sexual Violence?

If a man or transgender person faces sexual violence, does the new criminal law provide equal protection? Delhi High Court will examine why BNS removed Section 377-like offences without creating a gender-neutral sexual offence NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has agreed to examine a petition challenging the gender-specific nature of rape and sexual offence…
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Father Paid Maintenance, Still Had To Return Daughter’s PPF: Delhi HC Calls Maintenance An “Independent Legal Responsibility”
High Court Aug 8, 2026

Father Paid Maintenance, Still Had To Return Daughter’s PPF: Delhi HC Calls Maintenance An “Independent Legal Responsibility”

Can money a father invested for his daughter be adjusted against the maintenance he was ordered to pay her and his estranged wife? The Delhi High Court has drawn a clear line between a child’s investment and a parent’s maintenance obligation. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has held that a father cannot use money…

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Maintenance Payable By Husband To Wife To Increase Automatically By 5% Annually To Counter Inflation: Delhi High Court
High Court Aug 6, 2026

Maintenance Payable By Husband To Wife To Increase Automatically By 5% Annually To Counter Inflation: Delhi High Court

Can a husband earning ₹11,000 per month be ordered to pay ₹25,000 maintenance with an automatic increase every year? The Delhi High Court examined his qualifications, earning capacity and unrebutted evidence before upholding the Family Court’s order. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has upheld an order directing a husband to pay monthly maintenance of…

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False Rape Case | Woman Fakes Gang Rape Allegations To Get Compensation Scheme: Delhi High Court Frees Man
High Court Jul 7, 2026

False Rape Case | Woman Fakes Gang Rape Allegations To Get Compensation Scheme: Delhi High Court Frees Man

Can victim compensation be kept after rape allegations collapse? Delhi High Court directed that DSLSA must examine recovery where the victim turns hostile, withdraws allegations, or exonerates the accused. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has upheld the discharge of accused persons in a case under Sections 328 and 376…

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Husband, Even When Negotiating Settlement With Wife, Can’t Disobey Family Court’s Order To Pay Maintenance: Delhi High Court
High Court Jul 7, 2026

Husband, Even When Negotiating Settlement With Wife, Can’t Disobey Family Court’s Order To Pay Maintenance: Delhi High Court

Can a husband stop paying maintenance because settlement talks are going on? Delhi High Court said No. and held that settlement talks cannot be used as an excuse to disobey a Family Court order directing maintenance payment. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Vikas Mahajan, dismissed a contempt…

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Maintenance Payable By Husband To Wife To Increase Automatically By 5% Annually To Counter Inflation: Delhi High Court
High Court Aug 6, 2026 0

Maintenance Payable By Husband To Wife To Increase Automatically By 5% Annually To Counter Inflation: Delhi High Court

Can a husband earning ₹11,000 per month be ordered to pay ₹25,000 maintenance with an automatic increase every year? The Delhi High Court examined his qualifications, earning capacity and unrebutted evidence before upholding the Family Court’s order. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has upheld an order directing a husband to pay monthly maintenance of…

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False Rape Case | Woman Fakes Gang Rape Allegations To Get Compensation Scheme: Delhi High Court Frees Man
High Court Jul 7, 2026 0

False Rape Case | Woman Fakes Gang Rape Allegations To Get Compensation Scheme: Delhi High Court Frees Man

Can victim compensation be kept after rape allegations collapse? Delhi High Court directed that DSLSA must examine recovery where the victim turns hostile, withdraws allegations, or exonerates the accused. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has upheld the discharge of accused persons in a case under Sections 328 and 376…

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Husband, Even When Negotiating Settlement With Wife, Can’t Disobey Family Court’s Order To Pay Maintenance: Delhi High Court
High Court Jul 7, 2026 0

Husband, Even When Negotiating Settlement With Wife, Can’t Disobey Family Court’s Order To Pay Maintenance: Delhi High Court

Can a husband stop paying maintenance because settlement talks are going on? Delhi High Court said No. and held that settlement talks cannot be used as an excuse to disobey a Family Court order directing maintenance payment. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Vikas Mahajan, dismissed a contempt…

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