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Delhi High Court: Husband Cannot Use Wife’s Inherited Property or Family Wealth to Deny Interim Maintenance
High Court Dec 24, 2025 0

Delhi High Court: Husband Cannot Use Wife’s Inherited Property or Family Wealth to Deny Interim Maintenance

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a wife’s inherited property or family gifts cannot be treated as her income to refuse maintenance. The Court upheld ₹50,000 monthly interim maintenance, stressing real income and marital lifestyle, not family background. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clearly held that a husband cannot rely on his…

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One Year Separation Period Under Section 13B Not Mandatory For Presenting First Motion For Divorce By Mutual Consent: Delhi High Court
High Court Dec 23, 2025 0

One Year Separation Period Under Section 13B Not Mandatory For Presenting First Motion For Divorce By Mutual Consent: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court has ruled that couples need not wait one full year before filing mutual consent divorce. Courts can waive timelines in genuine cases of hardship, dignity, and broken marriages. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has given a very important ruling on divorce by mutual consent under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The…

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Delhi High Court Says Single Fathers Cannot Be Judged With Gender Bias in Child Care and Maintenance Cases: “They Face Equal Burden as Mothers”
High Court Dec 22, 2025 0

Delhi High Court Says Single Fathers Cannot Be Judged With Gender Bias in Child Care and Maintenance Cases: “They Face Equal Burden as Mothers”

The Delhi High Court has ruled that caregiving by a single parent cannot be judged through a gendered lens. The Court also set aside a family court order on maintenance for ignoring financial deductions borne by a single father. Single Fathers Can’t Judged with Gender Bias in Child Care: The Delhi High Court has delivered…

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Kumar Sanu Files ₹50 Crore Defamation Case In Bombay High Court Against Ex-Wife Over YouTube Interviews: “She Damaged My Reputation And Public Image”
High Court Dec 19, 2025 0

Kumar Sanu Files ₹50 Crore Defamation Case In Bombay High Court Against Ex-Wife Over YouTube Interviews: “She Damaged My Reputation And Public Image”

Singer Kumar Sanu has moved the Bombay High Court seeking ₹50 crore damages against his ex-wife for alleged defamatory interviews and social media content. He claims the statements harmed his reputation, career, and violated earlier divorce consent terms. MAHARASHTRA: Bollywood playback singer Kumar Sanu, also known as Sanu Bhattacharjee, has filed a defamation case suit…

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