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Consenting Adults Don’t Need Parents Or Society’s Approval For Choosing Life Partners: Delhi HC Exposes How Men & Women Are Still Forced to Seek ‘Permission’
High Court Feb 9, 2026 0

Consenting Adults Don’t Need Parents Or Society’s Approval For Choosing Life Partners: Delhi HC Exposes How Men & Women Are Still Forced to Seek ‘Permission’

The Delhi High Court reaffirmed that marriage between consenting adults is a constitutional right, not a family-controlled privilege. Parental threats or social pressure cannot override personal liberty under Article 21. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Saurabh Banerjee, has once again sent a strong and clear message that marriage is a personal choice…

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Uniform Parenting Plan Across Courts | Joint Parenting Is the Norm, Yet Children Still Lose a Parent: Delhi High Court Pushes Child Custody Guidelines to Administrative Committee
High Court Feb 7, 2026 0

Uniform Parenting Plan Across Courts | Joint Parenting Is the Norm, Yet Children Still Lose a Parent: Delhi High Court Pushes Child Custody Guidelines to Administrative Committee

The Delhi High Court has asked petitioners seeking Child Custody and Parenting Plan guidelines to approach its Administrative Side for policy framing. The move highlights how lack of uniform rules continues to affect children and non-custodial parents in custody disputes. Uniform Parenting: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked a PIL petitioner seeking the formulation…

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Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Child and Career Amid Pending Custody Disputes: Delhi High Court Cites Article 21
High Court Feb 6, 2026 0

Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Child and Career Amid Pending Custody Disputes: Delhi High Court Cites Article 21

The Delhi High Court held that a mother’s right to higher education and personal development under Article 21 cannot be stopped due to pending custody disputes. The Court allowed her to relocate abroad with the child while modifying the father’s visitation rights. NEW DELHI: Justice Saurabh Banerjee of the Delhi High Court delivered a detailed…

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Interim Maintenance Continues Despite Adultery Claims, But Wife Must Refund Amount If Allegations Are Proved: Delhi High Court Cites Domestic Violence Act
High Court Feb 6, 2026 0

Interim Maintenance Continues Despite Adultery Claims, But Wife Must Refund Amount If Allegations Are Proved: Delhi High Court Cites Domestic Violence Act

The Delhi High Court has ruled that unproven adultery allegations cannot stop interim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However, if adultery is later proved in trial, the wife must return the entire maintenance amount with interest. New Delhi: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment that directly affects…

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