Can a husband use Habeas corpus after his wife leaves with jewellery and blocks all contact? The Allahabad High Court held that concern alone cannot establish illegal detention and directed him towards the remedy under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act. LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court has held that a husband cannot use a…
Can a husband seek divorce merely because he no longer wishes to continue the marriage? The Karnataka High Court examines the scope of divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. KARNATAKA: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a husband’s appeal seeking divorce from his 21-year-old marriage, holding that mere loss of interest in one’s spouse does…
Can a Wife Set Aside an Ex Parte Divorce After Knowing About the Case? The Calcutta High Court has answered this crucial question—raising an important issue about whether procedural technicalities can outweigh a husband’s right to bring matrimonial litigation to an end. WEST BENGAL: The Calcutta High Court has upheld an ex parte divorce decree…
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…
Another maintenance battle where a man’s personal suffering becomes secondary after separation. Even serious health struggles may not protect a husband from financial liability, raising questions about whether the law equally considers the hardships faced by men. RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that a person suffering from a mental illness cannot be presumed…
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