Can a husband reduce maintenance liability by showing heavy loan deductions from his salary? Jharkhand High Court answers why loans taken for future asset creation cannot automatically reduce alimony obligations. JHARKHAND: The Jharkhand High Court has held that a husband generally cannot reduce his maintenance or permanent alimony obligation by claiming deductions for loans takenâŚ
Can a husband reduce his income for maintenance by showing PF and stock-plan deductions from salary? The Supreme Court has now clarified which deductions can actually be counted while fixing maintenance. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has held that voluntary salary deductions such as Provident Fund (PF) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs)âŚ
Why did Justice BV Nagarathna say, âWe do not conduct seminars on justice for men.â at an NCW conference? Her remarks on womenâs safety also raise a wider question: can the justice system discuss gender justice without examining the experiences of both women and men? âWe do not conduct seminars on justice for men.â SupremeâŚ
Can a legally registered marriage, jointly defended before the High Court, later become the basis of rape allegations against the husband? The Rajasthan High Court examined the coupleâs marriage records, earlier conduct and subsequent allegations before quashing the FIR. RAJASTHAN: The Rajasthan High Court has quashed a 2025 FIR alleging rape, cheating, extortion and otherâŚ
Can a professionally qualified wife keep receiving maintenance if she fails to find a job despite being told to seek employment? The Delhi High Court has now drawn an important line between earning capacity and actual income. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court was dealing with two cross-revision petitions arising from an interim maintenance disputeâŚ
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