Category-wise legal articles and resources.
Can money a father invested for his daughter be adjusted against the maintenance he was ordered to pay her and his estranged wife? The Delhi High Court has drawn a clear line between a childâs investment and a parentâs maintenance obligation. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has held that a father cannot use moneyâŚ
Can a man be prosecuted as a âhusbandâ under Section 498A even when there is no legally valid marriage? The Supreme Court has expanded the provision to certain live-in relationships, while placing the initial burden of proof on the woman and reiterating safeguards against arrest. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a manâŚ
Can a husband earning âš11,000 per month be ordered to pay âš25,000 maintenance with an automatic increase every year? The Delhi High Court examined his qualifications, earning capacity and unrebutted evidence before upholding the Family Courtâs order. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has upheld an order directing a husband to pay monthly maintenance ofâŚ
Can a married woman use donor sperm during a pending divorce without making her estranged husband legally responsible? The Karnataka High Court is examining whether IVF law permits it with safeguards against paternity, maintenance and inheritance claims. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court is examining whether a married woman can use donor sperm for IVF whileâŚ
Can a father be ordered to continue an âš11 lakh fixed deposit and also pay separate monthly maintenance for the same child? The Calcutta High Court has clarified how courts must prevent overlapping financial burdens while protecting the childâs needs. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court has held that a father should not be forced toâŚ
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