Can a husband use Habeas corpus after his wife leaves with jewellery and blocks all contact? The Allahabad High Court held that concern alone cannot establish illegal detention and directed him towards the remedy under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act. LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court has held that a husband cannot use a…
Can a father be denied access to his children while facing massive maintenance claims?The Madras High Court refused the ₹40 lakh monthly maintenance demand by wife and protected Actor Ravi Mohan right to meet his sons. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has passed an interim order in the ongoing divorce dispute between Tamil actor Ravi…
Can a wife’s statement that she is ready to live with her husband prevent him from obtaining a divorce?The Kerala High Court answered this after repeated mediation and counselling efforts failed to reunite the couple. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has held that a husband cannot be denied a decree of divorce merely because his…
Can an earning wife demand a premium lifestyle while the husband alone pays the home loan EMIs, maintenance and family expenses?The Bombay High Court reduced the monthly maintenance by half and called for equal financial responsibility. MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has held that equality cannot be demanded only when it benefits one spouse. When…
Can asking a wife to prepare dosa or ragi mudde, change her shampoo or wait until her husband finishes breakfast amount to criminal cruelty? The Karnataka High Court questioned whether ordinary household disputes were being converted into a Section 498A case against the husband’s relatives. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has questioned whether allegations relating…
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