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How to Fight False Child Alienation by Mother in India: Legal Strategy for Fathers
Articles Jan 5, 2026 0

How to Fight False Child Alienation by Mother in India: Legal Strategy for Fathers

False child alienation is a silent form of psychological abuse where children are turned against loving fathers using lies and legal manipulation. Indian law can stop it—but only if fathers act early, document ruthlessly, and enforce their rights without emotion. NEW DELHI: False child alienation is one of the cruellest and most invisible forms of […]

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Gujarat High Court Ends Forced Waiting in Dead Marriages: Cooling Period U/S 13B of HMA Can’t Be Used As Legal Punishment
High Court Jan 5, 2026 0

Gujarat High Court Ends Forced Waiting in Dead Marriages: Cooling Period U/S 13B of HMA Can’t Be Used As Legal Punishment

The Gujarat High Court has clarified that the six-month cooling-off period under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act is not compulsory in all cases. The Court held that forcing such waiting where reunion is impossible only increases mental suffering. Gujarat High Court Ends Forced Waiting in Dead Marriages: The Gujarat High Court has set…

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Dowry Case Or Long Separation Alone Not Enough For Divorce: Jharkhand High Court
High Court Jan 3, 2026 0

Dowry Case Or Long Separation Alone Not Enough For Divorce: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court ruled that long separation and pending dowry cases alone do not prove cruelty or desertion. The husband’s divorce appeal was dismissed for lack of evidence. RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court has made it clear that a long period of separation between husband and wife, or the mere existence of a dowry…

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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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