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Husband Needs To Figure Out How To Pay Maintenance Even If He’s Jobless Or Working At Very Low Salary: Karnataka High Court Cites Liability U/S 125 CrPC
High Court Jul 16, 2026

Husband Needs To Figure Out How To Pay Maintenance Even If He’s Jobless Or Working At Very Low Salary: Karnataka High Court Cites Liability U/S 125 CrPC

Can a man struggling with unemployment or a meagre salary be excused from maintenance? The Karnataka High Court says no, holding that an able-bodied husband is expected to find work or seek better-paying employment to support his wife and child. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has held that a husband cannot escape his maintenance merely…
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Husband Raising 2 Minor Children Alone, Cannot Be Dragged For Wife’s Convenience: Supreme Court Cancels Wife’s Transfer Plea
Latest News Jul 7, 2026

Husband Raising 2 Minor Children Alone, Cannot Be Dragged For Wife’s Convenience: Supreme Court Cancels Wife’s Transfer Plea

Can a matrimonial case be shifted only for the wife’s convenience when the husband is raising two minor children? Supreme Court said the husband’s hardship and children’s care cannot be ignored. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has set aside the Gujarat High Court order which had transferred a matrimonial case from Ahmedabad to Vadodara on…

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Goa Civil Code Divorce And Maintenance Guide: Legal Defence And Rights Of Husband
Legal Articles & News Jul 4, 2026

Goa Civil Code Divorce And Maintenance Guide: Legal Defence And Rights Of Husband

Goa’s divorce and maintenance law is different from most of India, and one wrong legal move can cost a husband heavily. From maintenance defence to property rights, this guide explains how husbands can protect themselves with law, evidence and strategy. NEW DELHI: Goa is often sold in public debate as India’s “Uniform Civil Code” model. […]

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Divorce Petitions Cannot Be Treated Like Routine Civil Cases; Reconciliation Must Come Before Filing of Replies: J&K And Ladakh High Court
Latest News Jun 27, 2026

Divorce Petitions Cannot Be Treated Like Routine Civil Cases; Reconciliation Must Come Before Filing of Replies: J&K And Ladakh High Court

Can divorce petitions be treated like routine civil cases? Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court says No, holding that matrimonial disputes require a sensitive approach, and courts must first attempt reconciliation or mediation before pushing the parties into allegations, replies and objections. JAMMU: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, through Justice Rahul…

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Wife Eloped With Lover? Husband’s Legal Rights And Guide 2026
Legal Articles & News Jun 19, 2026

Wife Eloped With Lover? Husband’s Legal Rights And Guide 2026

If your wife eloped with her lover, know your legal remedies in 2026: divorce, maintenance, child custody, evidence, BNS complaint and court strategy. NEW DELHI: If a wife elopes with her lover, the husband cannot win by anger, threats or social media drama. He must act legally, preserve evidence, understand adultery, maintenance, custody and divorce […]

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Husband Raising 2 Minor Children Alone, Cannot Be Dragged For Wife’s Convenience: Supreme Court Cancels Wife’s Transfer Plea
Latest News Jul 7, 2026 0

Husband Raising 2 Minor Children Alone, Cannot Be Dragged For Wife’s Convenience: Supreme Court Cancels Wife’s Transfer Plea

Can a matrimonial case be shifted only for the wife’s convenience when the husband is raising two minor children? Supreme Court said the husband’s hardship and children’s care cannot be ignored. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has set aside the Gujarat High Court order which had transferred a matrimonial case from Ahmedabad to Vadodara on…

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Goa Civil Code Divorce And Maintenance Guide: Legal Defence And Rights Of Husband
Legal Articles & News Jul 4, 2026 0

Goa Civil Code Divorce And Maintenance Guide: Legal Defence And Rights Of Husband

Goa’s divorce and maintenance law is different from most of India, and one wrong legal move can cost a husband heavily. From maintenance defence to property rights, this guide explains how husbands can protect themselves with law, evidence and strategy. NEW DELHI: Goa is often sold in public debate as India’s “Uniform Civil Code” model. […]

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Divorce Petitions Cannot Be Treated Like Routine Civil Cases; Reconciliation Must Come Before Filing of Replies: J&K And Ladakh High Court
Latest News Jun 27, 2026 0

Divorce Petitions Cannot Be Treated Like Routine Civil Cases; Reconciliation Must Come Before Filing of Replies: J&K And Ladakh High Court

Can divorce petitions be treated like routine civil cases? Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court says No, holding that matrimonial disputes require a sensitive approach, and courts must first attempt reconciliation or mediation before pushing the parties into allegations, replies and objections. JAMMU: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, through Justice Rahul…

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Wife Eloped With Lover? Husband’s Legal Rights And Guide 2026
Legal Articles & News Jun 19, 2026 0

Wife Eloped With Lover? Husband’s Legal Rights And Guide 2026

If your wife eloped with her lover, know your legal remedies in 2026: divorce, maintenance, child custody, evidence, BNS complaint and court strategy. NEW DELHI: If a wife elopes with her lover, the husband cannot win by anger, threats or social media drama. He must act legally, preserve evidence, understand adultery, maintenance, custody and divorce […]

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