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Husband’s Ex-Parte Divorce Decree From Foreign Court Amounts To Cruelty: Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce To Wife, Says Dead Marriage Cannot Be Forced to Continue
High Court Apr 22, 2026

Husband’s Ex-Parte Divorce Decree From Foreign Court Amounts To Cruelty: Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce To Wife, Says Dead Marriage Cannot Be Forced to Continue

Can a husband be pushed into years of legal uncertainty even after obtaining a foreign divorce decree, only to face continued litigation in India? The Rajasthan High Court held that foreign divorce orders are not automatically valid in India and granted divorce to wife after prolonged litigation. In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun…
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Wife’s Engineering Degree Irrelevant Without Proof of Income: MP High Court Upholds Husband’s Liability to Pay ₹40,000 Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
High Court Apr 15, 2026

Wife’s Engineering Degree Irrelevant Without Proof of Income: MP High Court Upholds Husband’s Liability to Pay ₹40,000 Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC

The Madhya Pradesh High Court says a wife cannot be denied maintenance after leaving work due to marital obligations. When “marital obligations” justify a wife not working, why does the same standard not protect a husband facing financial hardship? JABALPUR: In a judgment dated 23.03.2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, presided over by Justice Gajendra…

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Spouse Cannot Back Out of Mutual Divorce After Full Settlement Agreement: Supreme Court Slams Wife’s U-Turn After Crores Exchange
Latest News Apr 14, 2026

Spouse Cannot Back Out of Mutual Divorce After Full Settlement Agreement: Supreme Court Slams Wife’s U-Turn After Crores Exchange

A court-approved settlement involving crores was fully acted upon—then suddenly challenged. What followed exposes how legal processes can be stretched beyond fairness, raising serious concerns about misuse. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal, highlighted how legal processes can…

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“Attempt To Extract Pound Of Flesh From Husband”: MP High Court Denies Interim Maintenance To Working Wife Earning ₹1.25 Lakh Monthly, Finds No Financial Dependency
High Court Apr 11, 2026

“Attempt To Extract Pound Of Flesh From Husband”: MP High Court Denies Interim Maintenance To Working Wife Earning ₹1.25 Lakh Monthly, Finds No Financial Dependency

Finding no income disparity or dependency, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed the earning wife’s maintenance plea. Are men being compelled to fight unnecessary litigation despite clear financial independence on the other side? JABALPUR: In a recent judgment, Justice Vivek Jain of the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition filed by the wife seeking…

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Maintenance Dete Raho, Shaanti Se Baitho, Khush Raho: Supreme Court Tells Husband Living Away from Wife for 16 Years, Refuses His Divorce Plea
Supreme Court Apr 11, 2026

Maintenance Dete Raho, Shaanti Se Baitho, Khush Raho: Supreme Court Tells Husband Living Away from Wife for 16 Years, Refuses His Divorce Plea

Can a husband be denied divorce even after 16 years of separation and paying ₹15,000 per month as maintenance? Why did the Supreme Court say “keep paying ₹15,000 and be happy” instead? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has refused to grant divorce to a 54-year-old man who has been living separately from his…

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Wife’s Engineering Degree Irrelevant Without Proof of Income: MP High Court Upholds Husband’s Liability to Pay ₹40,000 Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
High Court Apr 15, 2026 0

Wife’s Engineering Degree Irrelevant Without Proof of Income: MP High Court Upholds Husband’s Liability to Pay ₹40,000 Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC

The Madhya Pradesh High Court says a wife cannot be denied maintenance after leaving work due to marital obligations. When “marital obligations” justify a wife not working, why does the same standard not protect a husband facing financial hardship? JABALPUR: In a judgment dated 23.03.2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, presided over by Justice Gajendra…

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Spouse Cannot Back Out of Mutual Divorce After Full Settlement Agreement: Supreme Court Slams Wife’s U-Turn After Crores Exchange
Latest News Apr 14, 2026 0

Spouse Cannot Back Out of Mutual Divorce After Full Settlement Agreement: Supreme Court Slams Wife’s U-Turn After Crores Exchange

A court-approved settlement involving crores was fully acted upon—then suddenly challenged. What followed exposes how legal processes can be stretched beyond fairness, raising serious concerns about misuse. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal, highlighted how legal processes can…

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“Attempt To Extract Pound Of Flesh From Husband”: MP High Court Denies Interim Maintenance To Working Wife Earning ₹1.25 Lakh Monthly, Finds No Financial Dependency
High Court Apr 11, 2026 0

“Attempt To Extract Pound Of Flesh From Husband”: MP High Court Denies Interim Maintenance To Working Wife Earning ₹1.25 Lakh Monthly, Finds No Financial Dependency

Finding no income disparity or dependency, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed the earning wife’s maintenance plea. Are men being compelled to fight unnecessary litigation despite clear financial independence on the other side? JABALPUR: In a recent judgment, Justice Vivek Jain of the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition filed by the wife seeking…

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Maintenance Dete Raho, Shaanti Se Baitho, Khush Raho: Supreme Court Tells Husband Living Away from Wife for 16 Years, Refuses His Divorce Plea
Supreme Court Apr 11, 2026 0

Maintenance Dete Raho, Shaanti Se Baitho, Khush Raho: Supreme Court Tells Husband Living Away from Wife for 16 Years, Refuses His Divorce Plea

Can a husband be denied divorce even after 16 years of separation and paying ₹15,000 per month as maintenance? Why did the Supreme Court say “keep paying ₹15,000 and be happy” instead? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has refused to grant divorce to a 54-year-old man who has been living separately from his…

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