Was a rape case filed only after a ₹30 crore settlement failed? Supreme Court observations raise serious questions. The Court granted anticipatory bail and said if the money deal had happened, criminal case may never have started. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Kerala-based IT entrepreneur Venu Gopalakrishnan in a rape…
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…
Can a wife hide her income and still expect the court to decide the maintenance case without verifying her true financial status? The Rajasthan High Court held that both parties must disclose income, and under Section 94 BNSS, courts can summon employment records to prevent concealment and ensure a fair decision. JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that the wife’s waiver of future maintenance claim is against public policy and not enforceable. When a written settlement agreement doesn’t protect a husband, what security does a man really have? CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, through Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal, has delivered an important ruling…
Can interim maintenance be counted from separation date instead of case filing? Delhi HC answers clearly—but does this ignore financial strain on husbands? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clarified an important legal point on interim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The Court stated that interim maintenance must…
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