Can an employed spouse’s claimed income be accepted without proof while the other spouse’s salary is presumed? The MP High Court held that such a maintenance determination is legally unsustainable and must be based on verified financial evidence. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Family Court acts illegally when it…
Can the same allegations be repeated in a fresh criminal case after an earlier domestic violence matter is stayed? The Karnataka High Court has paused the cruelty FIR against the husband after noticing that both complaints were substantially similar. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Friday, July 17, stayed the investigation and further inquiry in…
Can a husband seek divorce merely because he no longer wishes to continue the marriage? The Karnataka High Court examines the scope of divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. KARNATAKA: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a husband’s appeal seeking divorce from his 21-year-old marriage, holding that mere loss of interest in one’s spouse does…
Can the husband’s entire family be subjected to criminal prosecution without specific allegations against each relative? The Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that vague and omnibus accusations cannot justify the prosecution of family members. AURANGABAD: The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad Bench quashed criminal proceedings against several relatives of the husband, observing that matrimonial disputes cannot…
Can a woman conceal her existing marriage, marry another man and later claim maintenance as his legally wedded wife? The Bombay High Court said that beneficial laws cannot protect a person who entered into the relationship through deception. MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has refused maintenance to a woman after finding that she had concealed…
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