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Bombay High Court Rejects Wife Plea: Second Divorce Petition Must Be Transferred To Court Where First Petition Was Filed
Latest News Oct 22, 2025 0

Bombay High Court Rejects Wife Plea: Second Divorce Petition Must Be Transferred To Court Where First Petition Was Filed

Bombay High Court Rejects Wife’s Plea: The Bombay High Court has ruled that when both husband and wife file separate divorce petitions in different courts, the second petition must be transferred to the court where the first one was filed, holding that Section 21-A of the Hindu Marriage Act prevails over the general transfer powers…

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Permanent Alimony Not A Right, Just A Measure Of Social Justice, Not A Tool For Personal Enrichment: Delhi High Court
Latest News Oct 21, 2025 0

Permanent Alimony Not A Right, Just A Measure Of Social Justice, Not A Tool For Personal Enrichment: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court ruled that permanent alimony can’t be granted just to equalise wealth when both spouses are financially independent. The bench dismissed a senior officer’s plea seeking ₹50 lakh, holding that Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act protects only a genuinely dependent spouse. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clearly ruled that…

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Delhi High Court: No Alimony If Spouse Is Financially Independent | Big Win for Fair Justice in Divorce Cases
Latest News Oct 18, 2025 0

Delhi High Court: No Alimony If Spouse Is Financially Independent | Big Win for Fair Justice in Divorce Cases

The Delhi High Court ruled that permanent alimony cannot be granted to a financially independent spouse. emphasizing that no alimony should be awarded when a spouse is self-sufficient. The Court stressed that alimony is meant for genuine financial need, not enrichment or equality between capable individuals. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has made a…

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