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“Capable of Sustaining Herself”: Court Denies Maintenance to Law-Graduate Wife Under DV Act
Latest News Oct 29, 2025 0

“Capable of Sustaining Herself”: Court Denies Maintenance to Law-Graduate Wife Under DV Act

In a recent DV Act case, a Delhi court denies maintenance to an educated woman, holding that she is qualified, employable, and “capable of sustaining herself at this stage.” And ruled that no interim relief can be granted when the applicant has not proved any genuine obstacle to employment. Court Denies Maintenance: A Delhi court…

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Bombay High Court Protects Property Rights Against Misuse of DV Act
Judgement Analysis Sep 22, 2025 0

Bombay High Court Protects Property Rights Against Misuse of DV Act

The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) has ruled that a widowed sister-in-law cannot claim residence rights in a portion of property that has been validly bequeathed through a Will. While upholding her limited right to reside in the “shared household,” the Court carefully modified the order to ensure the applicant brother’s property rights are respected. […]

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Supreme Court Cautions Against Turning Bail Orders into Marital Settlements
Judgement Analysis Aug 2, 2025 0

Supreme Court Cautions Against Turning Bail Orders into Marital Settlements

The Supreme Court has set aside a condition imposed by the Jharkhand High Court that made the grant of anticipatory bail dependent on the husband resuming marital life with his wife. The apex court observed that such a condition is beyond the legal scope and could create further complications. Brief Facts of the Case Anil […]

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Supreme Court Clarifies: DV Act Cases Can Be Quashed by High Courts
Judgement Analysis May 20, 2025 0

Supreme Court Clarifies: DV Act Cases Can Be Quashed by High Courts

Summary The Supreme Court has ruled that men facing false domestic violence (DV) cases can approach the High Court to get them quashed under Section 482 CrPC. Earlier, many High Courts wrongly believed that DV Act cases are civil in nature and can’t be quashed. The Supreme Court has now made it clear—DV cases, even […]

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