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Decade-Long Desertion by Wife | Acquitted in 498A Case, Yet Divorce Denied: Karnataka High Court Terms Husband’s Extra Marital Affair Allegation as “Mental Cruelty”
High Court Feb 18, 2026

Decade-Long Desertion by Wife | Acquitted in 498A Case, Yet Divorce Denied: Karnataka High Court Terms Husband’s Extra Marital Affair Allegation as “Mental Cruelty”

Karnataka High Court refused divorce to a husband deserted for over a decade and acquitted in a 498A case. Despite the wife’s absence, his extra marital affair allegation was treated as mental cruelty. After years of separation and acquittal, what more must a husband prove? BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru, through a Division…
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Wife Employed And Earning, Yet Husband Needs To Pay Maintenance: Allahabad HC Highlights Disparity In Earning Capacity U/S 125 CrPC
High Court Feb 16, 2026

Wife Employed And Earning, Yet Husband Needs To Pay Maintenance: Allahabad HC Highlights Disparity In Earning Capacity U/S 125 CrPC

The Allahabad High Court refused to cancel maintenance granted to an employed wife, citing “substantial disparity” in income between spouses. The Court ruled that mere employment is not enough to relieve a husband of his statutory liability. Earning Wife Yet Husband Needs To Pay Maintenance: Justice Madan Pal Singh of the Allahabad High Court dismissed…

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498A Misuse Exposed | Orissa High Court Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws, Says Trial Against Them Would Be “Sheer Harassment”
High Court Feb 16, 2026

498A Misuse Exposed | Orissa High Court Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws, Says Trial Against Them Would Be “Sheer Harassment”

The Orissa High Court has quashed dowry harassment proceedings against the husband’s parents and sister, calling the allegations vague and unsupported. However, the husband will still face trial, even as the Court flagged concerns about misuse and over-implication in matrimonial disputes. 498A Misuse By Wife: The High Court of Orissa presided over by Dr. Justice…

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5 Times Courts Denied Maintenance to Wife in January 2026 – Big Relief for Husbands in Key High Court Rulings
High Court Feb 14, 2026

5 Times Courts Denied Maintenance to Wife in January 2026 – Big Relief for Husbands in Key High Court Rulings

January 2026 saw multiple courts refusing or reducing maintenance where facts were suppressed, criminal conduct was involved, or legal requirements were not satisfied. These rulings reinforce that maintenance is not automatic and must be based on legality, honesty and real financial assessment. Courts Denied Maintenance to Wife: Maintenance under Indian law has never been an…

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2nd Wife of Government Employee from Void Marriage Not Entitled to Family Pension, Even After 1st Wife’s Death: Madras High Court
Latest News Feb 14, 2026

2nd Wife of Government Employee from Void Marriage Not Entitled to Family Pension, Even After 1st Wife’s Death: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has ruled that a second marriage performed during the lifetime of the first wife is void and cannot confer family pension rights. The Court clarified that the later death of the first wife does not cure the illegality of the second marriage under pension and conduct rules. CHENNAI: In a recent…

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Wife Employed And Earning, Yet Husband Needs To Pay Maintenance: Allahabad HC Highlights Disparity In Earning Capacity U/S 125 CrPC
High Court Feb 16, 2026 0

Wife Employed And Earning, Yet Husband Needs To Pay Maintenance: Allahabad HC Highlights Disparity In Earning Capacity U/S 125 CrPC

The Allahabad High Court refused to cancel maintenance granted to an employed wife, citing “substantial disparity” in income between spouses. The Court ruled that mere employment is not enough to relieve a husband of his statutory liability. Earning Wife Yet Husband Needs To Pay Maintenance: Justice Madan Pal Singh of the Allahabad High Court dismissed…

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498A Misuse Exposed | Orissa High Court Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws, Says Trial Against Them Would Be “Sheer Harassment”
High Court Feb 16, 2026 0

498A Misuse Exposed | Orissa High Court Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws, Says Trial Against Them Would Be “Sheer Harassment”

The Orissa High Court has quashed dowry harassment proceedings against the husband’s parents and sister, calling the allegations vague and unsupported. However, the husband will still face trial, even as the Court flagged concerns about misuse and over-implication in matrimonial disputes. 498A Misuse By Wife: The High Court of Orissa presided over by Dr. Justice…

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5 Times Courts Denied Maintenance to Wife in January 2026 – Big Relief for Husbands in Key High Court Rulings
High Court Feb 14, 2026 0

5 Times Courts Denied Maintenance to Wife in January 2026 – Big Relief for Husbands in Key High Court Rulings

January 2026 saw multiple courts refusing or reducing maintenance where facts were suppressed, criminal conduct was involved, or legal requirements were not satisfied. These rulings reinforce that maintenance is not automatic and must be based on legality, honesty and real financial assessment. Courts Denied Maintenance to Wife: Maintenance under Indian law has never been an…

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2nd Wife of Government Employee from Void Marriage Not Entitled to Family Pension, Even After 1st Wife’s Death: Madras High Court
Latest News Feb 14, 2026 0

2nd Wife of Government Employee from Void Marriage Not Entitled to Family Pension, Even After 1st Wife’s Death: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has ruled that a second marriage performed during the lifetime of the first wife is void and cannot confer family pension rights. The Court clarified that the later death of the first wife does not cure the illegality of the second marriage under pension and conduct rules. CHENNAI: In a recent…

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