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Wife Hides Income, Loses Maintenance Claim: Punjab & Haryana High Court Sends Strong Message Under Section 125 CrPC
High Court Jan 21, 2026 0

Wife Hides Income, Loses Maintenance Claim: Punjab & Haryana High Court Sends Strong Message Under Section 125 CrPC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court denied maintenance to a wife who concealed her job, income, and assets while seeking relief under Section 125 CrPC. The ruling reinforces that maintenance is for genuine destitution, not a shortcut to extract money from husbands. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition filed…

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Allahabad High Court Allows Lawyer Wife’s Education Expenses As Interim Maintenance, Draws Adverse Inference Against Farmer Husband For Non-Disclosure Of Income
High Court Jan 20, 2026 0

Allahabad High Court Allows Lawyer Wife’s Education Expenses As Interim Maintenance, Draws Adverse Inference Against Farmer Husband For Non-Disclosure Of Income

The Allahabad High Court upheld interim maintenance for a wife’s education expenses and held that courts can presume income concealment if a husband fails to disclose financial details. The ruling shows how procedural presumptions can legally burden husbands even when income is disputed. Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has upheld an order granting interim maintenance…

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Allahabad High Court Reopens Maintenance Case Against Husband, Rejects Loan Deductions, Orders Fresh Decision Ignoring Wife’s High Qualification
High Court Jan 14, 2026 0

Allahabad High Court Reopens Maintenance Case Against Husband, Rejects Loan Deductions, Orders Fresh Decision Ignoring Wife’s High Qualification

The Allahabad High Court set aside a Family Court order denying maintenance to a wife and awarding a very low amount to a minor son. The Court held that salary deductions and assumptions about earning capacity cannot be used to escape legal responsibility. Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has reopened a dispute under Section 125…

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Father’s Visitation Right Cut Despite No Proven Guilt Citing Child Welfare: Delhi HC Admits Innocent Acts Are Painted Wrongly Against Men
High Court Jan 12, 2026 0

Father’s Visitation Right Cut Despite No Proven Guilt Citing Child Welfare: Delhi HC Admits Innocent Acts Are Painted Wrongly Against Men

The Delhi High Court dismissed a father’s appeal against reduction of his visitation rights, holding that interim access can be curtailed based on allegations and surrounding disputes, even without final findings. The judgment highlights how prolonged litigation and unproven accusations can still reshape a father’s role in a child’s life. New Delhi: The Delhi High…

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