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Long Live-In Relationship Not Enough. Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance From Partner U/S 125 CrPC If 1st Marriage Is Still Valid: Allahabad High Court
High Court Dec 19, 2025

Long Live-In Relationship Not Enough. Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance From Partner U/S 125 CrPC If 1st Marriage Is Still Valid: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC from a live-in partner if her first marriage is still legally subsisting. Even long cohabitation cannot give the legal status of “wife” when no valid divorce exists. Live-In Relationship Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance: The Allahabad High Court has clearly held…
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Working Wife Can’t Claim Interim Maintenance: Bombay High Court Slams Misuse of Section 24 HMA
High Court Dec 17, 2025

Working Wife Can’t Claim Interim Maintenance: Bombay High Court Slams Misuse of Section 24 HMA

The Bombay High Court ruled that a financially independent working wife cannot claim interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. However, the Court ordered that child maintenance must be paid from the date of application, not from the date of order. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court clearly held that interim maintenance under…

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Wife Concealed Absence Of Menstruation For 10 Years: Chhattisgarh High Court Confirm Divorce, Says Hiding Truth From Husband Is Cruelty
High Court Dec 15, 2025

Wife Concealed Absence Of Menstruation For 10 Years: Chhattisgarh High Court Confirm Divorce, Says Hiding Truth From Husband Is Cruelty

The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld a divorce, holding that concealment of a serious medical condition before marriage amounts to mental cruelty. The wife’s appeal was dismissed, though permanent alimony of ₹5 lakh was granted. BILASPUR: In a judgment dealing with marital transparency and mental cruelty, the Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld a decree of Confirm…

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Wife Hiding Income Not Entitled to Maintenance: Delhi High Court’s Strong Warning Against False Claims Under DV Act
High Court Dec 15, 2025

Wife Hiding Income Not Entitled to Maintenance: Delhi High Court’s Strong Warning Against False Claims Under DV Act

The Delhi High Court upheld that a wife who hides her income cannot claim Maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However, the Court protected the child’s rights and ordered rent support for basic residence. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying that honesty in income disclosure is a basic requirement for…

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Fake Dowry Death Cases On Rise: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail After Informant Turns Hostile Despite Supreme Court’s Earlier Prima Facie Findings
High Court Dec 13, 2025

Fake Dowry Death Cases On Rise: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail After Informant Turns Hostile Despite Supreme Court’s Earlier Prima Facie Findings

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail in a fake dowry death case after key prosecution witnesses turned hostile, observing that “fake cases of demand of dowry are on the rise.”The Court noted the “stark reality of the society” where allegations pressed before the Supreme Court were later withdrawn during trial. Fake Dowry Death Cases…

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Working Wife Can’t Claim Interim Maintenance: Bombay High Court Slams Misuse of Section 24 HMA
High Court Dec 17, 2025 0

Working Wife Can’t Claim Interim Maintenance: Bombay High Court Slams Misuse of Section 24 HMA

The Bombay High Court ruled that a financially independent working wife cannot claim interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. However, the Court ordered that child maintenance must be paid from the date of application, not from the date of order. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court clearly held that interim maintenance under…

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Wife Concealed Absence Of Menstruation For 10 Years: Chhattisgarh High Court Confirm Divorce, Says Hiding Truth From Husband Is Cruelty
High Court Dec 15, 2025 0

Wife Concealed Absence Of Menstruation For 10 Years: Chhattisgarh High Court Confirm Divorce, Says Hiding Truth From Husband Is Cruelty

The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld a divorce, holding that concealment of a serious medical condition before marriage amounts to mental cruelty. The wife’s appeal was dismissed, though permanent alimony of ₹5 lakh was granted. BILASPUR: In a judgment dealing with marital transparency and mental cruelty, the Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld a decree of Confirm…

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Wife Hiding Income Not Entitled to Maintenance: Delhi High Court’s Strong Warning Against False Claims Under DV Act
High Court Dec 15, 2025 0

Wife Hiding Income Not Entitled to Maintenance: Delhi High Court’s Strong Warning Against False Claims Under DV Act

The Delhi High Court upheld that a wife who hides her income cannot claim Maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However, the Court protected the child’s rights and ordered rent support for basic residence. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying that honesty in income disclosure is a basic requirement for…

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Fake Dowry Death Cases On Rise: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail After Informant Turns Hostile Despite Supreme Court’s Earlier Prima Facie Findings
High Court Dec 13, 2025 0

Fake Dowry Death Cases On Rise: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail After Informant Turns Hostile Despite Supreme Court’s Earlier Prima Facie Findings

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail in a fake dowry death case after key prosecution witnesses turned hostile, observing that “fake cases of demand of dowry are on the rise.”The Court noted the “stark reality of the society” where allegations pressed before the Supreme Court were later withdrawn during trial. Fake Dowry Death Cases…

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