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Wife’s HIV Positive Allegation Against Husband Not Enough To Prove Cruelty; Karnataka High Court Cancels Divorce Decree
High Court May 8, 2026 0

Wife’s HIV Positive Allegation Against Husband Not Enough To Prove Cruelty; Karnataka High Court Cancels Divorce Decree

The Karnataka High Court cancelled the divorce decree granted to the husband and ordered a fresh hearing after finding insufficient evidence to sustain cruelty allegations. Can a man seeking exit from a broken marital relationship still be forced to continue the marriage? BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court, in an important matrimonial dispute, set aside a…

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NRI Husband In USA Denied Reconciliation Via Video Conferencing In Divorce Case Despite Genuine Employment Constraints: Andhra Pradesh High Court
High Court May 8, 2026 0

NRI Husband In USA Denied Reconciliation Via Video Conferencing In Divorce Case Despite Genuine Employment Constraints: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Can a NRI husband avoid personal appearance in reconciliation proceedings during divorce through video call? The Andhra Pradesh High Court has now given a clear answer. AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that video conferencing cannot be allowed at the reconciliation stage in matrimonial disputes like divorce, even if one spouse is living…

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Second Husband Liable To Pay Maintenance Despite No Formal Divorce From First Husband: Delhi High Court Upholds Liberal Interpretation Of “Wife” Under Section 125 CrPC
High Court May 7, 2026 0

Second Husband Liable To Pay Maintenance Despite No Formal Divorce From First Husband: Delhi High Court Upholds Liberal Interpretation Of “Wife” Under Section 125 CrPC

Can A Man Escape Maintenance By Proving His Wife Was Already Married Earlier? Delhi High Court Says No, Holding That Maintenance Cannot Be Denied On Technical Grounds When The Couple Lived Together As Husband And Wife. NEW DELHI: Justice Saurabh Banerjee of the Delhi High Court dismissed a husband’s challenge against a Family Court order…

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Six To Seven Months Of Cohabitation Alone Cannot Defeat Interim Maintenance Claim: Karnataka HC Orders Fresh Consideration In Wife’s Plea Against Husband Allegedly Working In Dubai
High Court May 7, 2026 0

Six To Seven Months Of Cohabitation Alone Cannot Defeat Interim Maintenance Claim: Karnataka HC Orders Fresh Consideration In Wife’s Plea Against Husband Allegedly Working In Dubai

Can A Short Marriage Automatically Defeat Maintenance Claim? The Karnataka High Court held that mere short duration of marriage cannot justify rejecting interim maintenance without examining the financial capacity of both spouses. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court, while hearing a matrimonial dispute under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, made important observations on interim…

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