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Alimony Paid, Divorce Granted, Yet Maintenance Continues: Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms Wifeā€™s Right Under 125 CrPC, Extending the Husbandā€™s Liability
High Court Feb 07, 2026

Alimony Paid, Divorce Granted, Yet Maintenance Continues: Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms Wifeā€™s Right Under 125 CrPC, Extending the Husbandā€™s Liability

The Jharkhand High Court held that payment of alimony and grant of divorce do not automatically end a husbandā€™s duty to pay maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. The Court reaffirmed that maintenance to the wife can continue despite one-time alimony, keeping the focus on preventing destitution rather than providing financial closure to the husband. RANCHI:ā€¦
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No Cohabitation, No Consummation, No Chance of Reconciliation: Delhi High Court Allows Husband and Wife Early Divorce by Mutual Consent in Dead Marriage
High Court Jan 28, 2026

No Cohabitation, No Consummation, No Chance of Reconciliation: Delhi High Court Allows Husband and Wife Early Divorce by Mutual Consent in Dead Marriage

The Delhi High Court held that where there was no cohabitation, no consummation, and no reasonable chance of reconciliation, marriage registration alone cannot justify prolonging a dead marriage. As the spouses lived separately in different countries with no children, the Court waived the one-year separation period and allowed immediate mutual consent divorce. New Delhi: Theā€¦

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ā€œMiya Biwi Raazi, Nahi Maan Rahaa Qaziā€: Rajasthan High Court Slams Family Court And Lays Guidelines To Recognize Extra-Judicial Divorces
High Court Jan 24, 2026

ā€œMiya Biwi Raazi, Nahi Maan Rahaa Qaziā€: Rajasthan High Court Slams Family Court And Lays Guidelines To Recognize Extra-Judicial Divorces

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that Family Courts must recognise valid Muslim divorces like Talaq-ul-Hasan and Mubarat. Courts cannot deny relief on technical excuses when both parties freely ended the marriage. HC Lays Guideline For Divorce: The Rajasthan High Court has clearly held that Family Courts are legally bound to recognise and declare a marriageā€¦

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Living With 2nd Wife Without Divorce Loses Child Custody: Chhattisgarh High Court Says Childā€™s Welfare Comes First
High Court Jan 21, 2026

Living With 2nd Wife Without Divorce Loses Child Custody: Chhattisgarh High Court Says Childā€™s Welfare Comes First

The Chhattisgarh High Court refused to give custody of a 7-year-old child to the father who was living with a second wife without divorce. The Court ruled that financial strength cannot override a childā€™s emotional safety and welfare with the mother. BILASPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld a Family Court order refusing to transferā€¦

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Dead Marriages Should Not Be Kept Alive Artificially: Supreme Court Ends Husband-Wife Litigation, Perjury Continues Against Wife
Supreme Court Jan 21, 2026

Dead Marriages Should Not Be Kept Alive Artificially: Supreme Court Ends Husband-Wife Litigation, Perjury Continues Against Wife

The Supreme Court ended a husband-wife legal battle where the couple lived together for only 65 days but fought 40+ cases for over 13 years, turning courts into a battlefield. While granting divorce and closing all matrimonial disputes, the Court allowed perjury proceedings to continue against the wife for false affidavits. The judgment sends aā€¦

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No Cohabitation, No Consummation, No Chance of Reconciliation: Delhi High Court Allows Husband and Wife Early Divorce by Mutual Consent in Dead Marriage
High Court Jan 28, 2026 0

No Cohabitation, No Consummation, No Chance of Reconciliation: Delhi High Court Allows Husband and Wife Early Divorce by Mutual Consent in Dead Marriage

The Delhi High Court held that where there was no cohabitation, no consummation, and no reasonable chance of reconciliation, marriage registration alone cannot justify prolonging a dead marriage. As the spouses lived separately in different countries with no children, the Court waived the one-year separation period and allowed immediate mutual consent divorce. New Delhi: Theā€¦

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ā€œMiya Biwi Raazi, Nahi Maan Rahaa Qaziā€: Rajasthan High Court Slams Family Court And Lays Guidelines To Recognize Extra-Judicial Divorces
High Court Jan 24, 2026 0

ā€œMiya Biwi Raazi, Nahi Maan Rahaa Qaziā€: Rajasthan High Court Slams Family Court And Lays Guidelines To Recognize Extra-Judicial Divorces

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that Family Courts must recognise valid Muslim divorces like Talaq-ul-Hasan and Mubarat. Courts cannot deny relief on technical excuses when both parties freely ended the marriage. HC Lays Guideline For Divorce: The Rajasthan High Court has clearly held that Family Courts are legally bound to recognise and declare a marriageā€¦

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Living With 2nd Wife Without Divorce Loses Child Custody: Chhattisgarh High Court Says Childā€™s Welfare Comes First
High Court Jan 21, 2026 0

Living With 2nd Wife Without Divorce Loses Child Custody: Chhattisgarh High Court Says Childā€™s Welfare Comes First

The Chhattisgarh High Court refused to give custody of a 7-year-old child to the father who was living with a second wife without divorce. The Court ruled that financial strength cannot override a childā€™s emotional safety and welfare with the mother. BILASPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld a Family Court order refusing to transferā€¦

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Dead Marriages Should Not Be Kept Alive Artificially: Supreme Court Ends Husband-Wife Litigation, Perjury Continues Against Wife
Supreme Court Jan 21, 2026 0

Dead Marriages Should Not Be Kept Alive Artificially: Supreme Court Ends Husband-Wife Litigation, Perjury Continues Against Wife

The Supreme Court ended a husband-wife legal battle where the couple lived together for only 65 days but fought 40+ cases for over 13 years, turning courts into a battlefield. While granting divorce and closing all matrimonial disputes, the Court allowed perjury proceedings to continue against the wife for false affidavits. The judgment sends aā€¦

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