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Wife Later Filing 498A Case Against Husband In India After Accepting Full & Final Divorce Settlement Of ₹11 Lakh In US Is ‘Abuse Of Process’: Delhi High Court
High Court Feb 28, 2026 0

Wife Later Filing 498A Case Against Husband In India After Accepting Full & Final Divorce Settlement Of ₹11 Lakh In US Is ‘Abuse Of Process’: Delhi High Court

After accepting a full and final divorce settlement in the United States, criminal proceedings agianst husband were pursued in India by the wife on the same matrimonial dispute. The Delhi High Court stepped in, but the larger question remains: how long can litigation continue after a settlement is signed and benefits are taken? NEW DELHI:…

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Second Wife From Void Marriage Cannot Claim Army Family Pension Even After First Wife’s Death: Delhi High Court Cites Army Rules
High Court Feb 27, 2026 0

Second Wife From Void Marriage Cannot Claim Army Family Pension Even After First Wife’s Death: Delhi High Court Cites Army Rules

Can the death of a legally wedded wife validate a void marriage that was invalid from the start? The Delhi High Court answers with a firm no. In a ruling that clarifies pension law under Army Regulations, the Court shut the door on claims arising from unlawful marriages — reinforcing that legality at inception is…

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Maintenance U/S 125 CrPC Is A Continuing Liability, Not A One-Time Relief. Even If Husband Is Unemployed Or Having Financial Constraints: Andhra Pradesh High Court
High Court Feb 27, 2026 0

Maintenance U/S 125 CrPC Is A Continuing Liability, Not A One-Time Relief. Even If Husband Is Unemployed Or Having Financial Constraints: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Can a husband escape maintenance by citing unemployment, financial strain, or parallel cases? The Andhra Pradesh High Court says NO – the obligation revives with every breach. AMARAVATI: Justice Dr. Y. Lakshmana Rao of the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a husband’s criminal revision challenging a Family Court order directing him to pay monthly maintenance…

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Matrimonial Disputes | Can a Wife Use RTI to Access Husband’s Income Tax Returns? Karnataka High Court Says NO & Issues Guidelines
High Court Feb 27, 2026 0

Matrimonial Disputes | Can a Wife Use RTI to Access Husband’s Income Tax Returns? Karnataka High Court Says NO & Issues Guidelines

Can personal tax records be accessed through RTI during a maintenance dispute? The Karnataka High Court says no — privacy cannot be bypassed without proven larger public interest. The ruling clarifies that matrimonial battles cannot convert confidential financial data into public documents. BENGALURU: In a notable ruling, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Suraj Govindaraj of the Karnataka…

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