Can a divorce decree granted to a husband be cancelled even after his death, restoring the wife’s status and possible pension rights?The Gujarat High Court examined whether one statement by the wife was enough to prove that she had deserted her husband for nearly two decades. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court has held that a…
Wife leaves within weeks of marriage, husband gets divorce—still has to pay maintenance? Does law ignore fault and continue financial liability even after desertion is proved? CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court said that even if a husband gets divorce on the ground of desertion by the wife, he cannot automatically stop paying maintenance to her….
Can a husband be denied divorce even after 16 years of separation and paying ₹15,000 per month as maintenance? Why did the Supreme Court say “keep paying ₹15,000 and be happy” instead? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has refused to grant divorce to a 54-year-old man who has been living separately from his…
Married in India, living in Canada, or fighting divorce across both countries? Here is the real legal position on jurisdiction, Section 13 CPC, Hindu Marriage Act, Canadian divorce law, and when a Canadian divorce is valid in India. NEW DELHI: When an India-Canada marriage collapses, the first mistake most people make is asking: “Can I […]
A man faces arrest, criminal trials, and years of separation—only for every allegation to collapse in court. The High Court examines the pattern and delivers a ruling that raises serious questions on misuse of legal process. KOLKATA: In a judgment by the Calcutta High Court, Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya dismissed the wife’s…
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