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Wife Cannot Block Husband’s Pension To Recover Unpaid Maintenance: Madras High Court Holds Pension Authorities Cannot Be Drawn Into Private Matrimonial Disputes
High Court Jun 08, 2026

Wife Cannot Block Husband’s Pension To Recover Unpaid Maintenance: Madras High Court Holds Pension Authorities Cannot Be Drawn Into Private Matrimonial Disputes

Can a writ petition replace execution proceedings for recovery of maintenance? The Court said No, and reiterated that a writ court is not an execution court; a spouse seeking recovery of unpaid maintenance must pursue the statutory execution mechanism before the competent forum. TAMIL NADU: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over…
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False POCSO Cases Engineered Against Men: Madras High Court Quashes Proceedings, Orders Inquiry Into Complaint Mechanism
High Court Jun 5, 2026

False POCSO Cases Engineered Against Men: Madras High Court Quashes Proceedings, Orders Inquiry Into Complaint Mechanism

Why do innocent men pay the price when POCSO cases become tools in adult conflicts? The Madras High Court warned against mechanical POCSO investigations and called for fair, child-sensitive inquiries. In a judgment delivered on June 1, 2026, Justice L. Victoria Gowri of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court examined four separate cases…

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Did Wife Send Kiss Emojis To Another Man? J&K And Ladakh High Court Rejects Woman’s Plea To Delete Issue From Divorce Trial
Latest News Jun 5, 2026

Did Wife Send Kiss Emojis To Another Man? J&K And Ladakh High Court Rejects Woman’s Plea To Delete Issue From Divorce Trial

Can sending kiss emojis to another person become an issue in a divorce case? The J&K and Ladakh High Court allowed the issue to remain part of the proceedings, leaving it to the trial court to examine the evidence and determine its relevance. JAMMU: In a judgment dated June 4, 2026, Justice Rahul Bharti of…

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Can Mutual Divorce Be Granted When Husband And Wife Both Accuse Each Other Of Cruelty? Delhi High Court Answers
High Court Jun 5, 2026

Can Mutual Divorce Be Granted When Husband And Wife Both Accuse Each Other Of Cruelty? Delhi High Court Answers

Can courts grant mutual consent divorce when both spouses accuse each other of cruelty? Delhi High Court says No, separate divorce petitions by husband and wife do not automatically become a mutual-consent divorce case. NEW DELHI: In a judgment dated 29 May 2026, Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Renu Bhatnagar of the Delhi High Court…

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Even If a Husband Has to Carry Bricks or Perform Any Other Physical Labour, He Must Pay Maintenance to His Wife: Delhi High Court’s Harsh Message to Men
High Court Jun 5, 2026

Even If a Husband Has to Carry Bricks or Perform Any Other Physical Labour, He Must Pay Maintenance to His Wife: Delhi High Court’s Harsh Message to Men

Can a husband avoid paying maintenance by claiming he has no regular income? Delhi High Court has given a clear answer—and it may surprise many readers. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with a Family Court order directing a husband to pay maintenance to his wife and two daughters. The Court held…

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False POCSO Cases Engineered Against Men: Madras High Court Quashes Proceedings, Orders Inquiry Into Complaint Mechanism
High Court Jun 5, 2026 0

False POCSO Cases Engineered Against Men: Madras High Court Quashes Proceedings, Orders Inquiry Into Complaint Mechanism

Why do innocent men pay the price when POCSO cases become tools in adult conflicts? The Madras High Court warned against mechanical POCSO investigations and called for fair, child-sensitive inquiries. In a judgment delivered on June 1, 2026, Justice L. Victoria Gowri of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court examined four separate cases…

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Even If a Husband Has to Carry Bricks or Perform Any Other Physical Labour, He Must Pay Maintenance to His Wife: Delhi High Court’s Harsh Message to Men
High Court Jun 5, 2026 0

Even If a Husband Has to Carry Bricks or Perform Any Other Physical Labour, He Must Pay Maintenance to His Wife: Delhi High Court’s Harsh Message to Men

Can a husband avoid paying maintenance by claiming he has no regular income? Delhi High Court has given a clear answer—and it may surprise many readers. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with a Family Court order directing a husband to pay maintenance to his wife and two daughters. The Court held…

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