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Man Winning Divorce On Cruelty Grounds Not Enough To End Wife’s DV Case: Allahabad High Court Holds Divorce Decree Does Not Absolve Husband’s Liabilities Under DV Act
High Court Jul 09, 2026

Man Winning Divorce On Cruelty Grounds Not Enough To End Wife’s DV Case: Allahabad High Court Holds Divorce Decree Does Not Absolve Husband’s Liabilities Under DV Act

Can a husband’s divorce victory on cruelty grounds quash the wife’s DV case? Allahabad High Court said No. Even if the husband has obtained divorce on cruelty grounds, that alone is not enough to quash the wife’s domestic violence complaint at the initial stage. LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, through Justice Brij Raj…
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“No Purpose Will Be Served In Sailing The Dead Wood”: Jharkhand High Court Upholds Husband’s Divorce On Cruelty And Desertion, Enhances Wife’s Alimony To ₹40 Lakh
High Court Jun 27, 2026

“No Purpose Will Be Served In Sailing The Dead Wood”: Jharkhand High Court Upholds Husband’s Divorce On Cruelty And Desertion, Enhances Wife’s Alimony To ₹40 Lakh

The Jharkhand High Court upheld the husband’s divorce on the grounds of cruelty and desertion, but still enhanced the wife’s permanent alimony to ₹40 lakh. Can a husband be forced to pay ₹40 lakh alimony even after the wife’s cruelty and desertion are proved? RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court, through Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and…

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Divorce Cases | X – Y Anonymity Mandatory For Couples Alleging Mental Illness In Matrimonial Disputes: Madras High Court
High Court Jun 25, 2026

Divorce Cases | X – Y Anonymity Mandatory For Couples Alleging Mental Illness In Matrimonial Disputes: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has said couples alleging mental illness in matrimonial disputes must be protected as “X” and “Y,” shielding them from public stigma and social damage. But beneath the privacy angle lies a bigger question: when intimate allegations enter court, who really pays the lifelong reputational price? CHENNAI: The Madras High Court, through…

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Father Cannot Be Denied Time With Children Merely Because They Are Abroad: Delhi High Court Allows Interim Child Custody In London
High Court Jun 23, 2026

Father Cannot Be Denied Time With Children Merely Because They Are Abroad: Delhi High Court Allows Interim Child Custody In London

Can a mother’s apprehension alone block a father’s custody rights? Delhi High Court said No, and granted the father interim custody in London, holding that mere fear of absconding cannot defeat a father’s right to spend time with his children. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Tejas Karia and Justice Madhu Jain, set…

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Child Custody Case | Father Can Spend Vacation With Child In USA, But Cannot Bring To India Because Of Immigration Concerns: Delhi High Court
High Court Jun 22, 2026

Child Custody Case | Father Can Spend Vacation With Child In USA, But Cannot Bring To India Because Of Immigration Concerns: Delhi High Court

Can a father be forced to choose between work and child access? Delhi High Court held that the father may exercise his visitation rights with the minor child in the USA during vacation, but cannot bring the child to India in view of immigration and re-entry concerns. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through its…

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“No Purpose Will Be Served In Sailing The Dead Wood”: Jharkhand High Court Upholds Husband’s Divorce On Cruelty And Desertion, Enhances Wife’s Alimony To ₹40 Lakh
High Court Jun 27, 2026 0

“No Purpose Will Be Served In Sailing The Dead Wood”: Jharkhand High Court Upholds Husband’s Divorce On Cruelty And Desertion, Enhances Wife’s Alimony To ₹40 Lakh

The Jharkhand High Court upheld the husband’s divorce on the grounds of cruelty and desertion, but still enhanced the wife’s permanent alimony to ₹40 lakh. Can a husband be forced to pay ₹40 lakh alimony even after the wife’s cruelty and desertion are proved? RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court, through Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and…

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Divorce Cases | X – Y Anonymity Mandatory For Couples Alleging Mental Illness In Matrimonial Disputes: Madras High Court
High Court Jun 25, 2026 0

Divorce Cases | X – Y Anonymity Mandatory For Couples Alleging Mental Illness In Matrimonial Disputes: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has said couples alleging mental illness in matrimonial disputes must be protected as “X” and “Y,” shielding them from public stigma and social damage. But beneath the privacy angle lies a bigger question: when intimate allegations enter court, who really pays the lifelong reputational price? CHENNAI: The Madras High Court, through…

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Father Cannot Be Denied Time With Children Merely Because They Are Abroad: Delhi High Court Allows Interim Child Custody In London
High Court Jun 23, 2026 0

Father Cannot Be Denied Time With Children Merely Because They Are Abroad: Delhi High Court Allows Interim Child Custody In London

Can a mother’s apprehension alone block a father’s custody rights? Delhi High Court said No, and granted the father interim custody in London, holding that mere fear of absconding cannot defeat a father’s right to spend time with his children. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Tejas Karia and Justice Madhu Jain, set…

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Child Custody Case | Father Can Spend Vacation With Child In USA, But Cannot Bring To India Because Of Immigration Concerns: Delhi High Court
High Court Jun 22, 2026 0

Child Custody Case | Father Can Spend Vacation With Child In USA, But Cannot Bring To India Because Of Immigration Concerns: Delhi High Court

Can a father be forced to choose between work and child access? Delhi High Court held that the father may exercise his visitation rights with the minor child in the USA during vacation, but cannot bring the child to India in view of immigration and re-entry concerns. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through its…

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