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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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Alimony Of Rs 5 Crore, 3BHK Flat And 80 Cases: How Supreme Court Settled 10-Year-Old Divorce Case And Called It ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’
Latest News Apr 10, 2026

Alimony Of Rs 5 Crore, 3BHK Flat And 80 Cases: How Supreme Court Settled 10-Year-Old Divorce Case And Called It ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’

80+ cases, jail, allegations from both sides – yet only one side pays ₹5 crore as alimony?When litigation turns into a battlefield, who really bears the final cost? Read the full Supreme Court report below of this divorce case which was called ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India dissolved a…

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Husband’s Financial Incapacity Ignored: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660-Day Sentence, Reaffirms Legal & Ethical Duty to Maintain Wife and Children
High Court Apr 9, 2026

Husband’s Financial Incapacity Ignored: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660-Day Sentence, Reaffirms Legal & Ethical Duty to Maintain Wife and Children

The Gujarat High Court refused to interfere with a 660-day sentence for maintenance default. When inability to pay is openly acknowledged, does the law distinguish between financial incapacity and intentional neglect? AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, in a judgment dated 06 April 2026, delivered by Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar, dismissed a husband’s revision plea and…

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Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband
High Court Apr 9, 2026

Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband

Even when the marriage itself is under dispute, does the husband still remain financially liable? The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that legal annulment is necessary to deny marital obligations. SHIMLA: In a recent judgment, Justice Sandeep Sharma of the Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed a husband’s plea and upheld maintenance granted to the wife…

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UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare
High Court Apr 9, 2026

UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare

The Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to enforce UK custody orders, prioritising child welfare. When a child is retained despite clear orders, how is a father supposed to reclaim his rights? AMARAVATI: In a cross-border child custody dispute, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy and Justice Tuhin Kumar Gedela, heard a…

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Alimony Of Rs 5 Crore, 3BHK Flat And 80 Cases: How Supreme Court Settled 10-Year-Old Divorce Case And Called It ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’
Latest News Apr 10, 2026 0

Alimony Of Rs 5 Crore, 3BHK Flat And 80 Cases: How Supreme Court Settled 10-Year-Old Divorce Case And Called It ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’

80+ cases, jail, allegations from both sides – yet only one side pays ₹5 crore as alimony?When litigation turns into a battlefield, who really bears the final cost? Read the full Supreme Court report below of this divorce case which was called ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India dissolved a…

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Husband’s Financial Incapacity Ignored: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660-Day Sentence, Reaffirms Legal & Ethical Duty to Maintain Wife and Children
High Court Apr 9, 2026 0

Husband’s Financial Incapacity Ignored: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660-Day Sentence, Reaffirms Legal & Ethical Duty to Maintain Wife and Children

The Gujarat High Court refused to interfere with a 660-day sentence for maintenance default. When inability to pay is openly acknowledged, does the law distinguish between financial incapacity and intentional neglect? AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, in a judgment dated 06 April 2026, delivered by Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar, dismissed a husband’s revision plea and…

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Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband
High Court Apr 9, 2026 0

Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband

Even when the marriage itself is under dispute, does the husband still remain financially liable? The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that legal annulment is necessary to deny marital obligations. SHIMLA: In a recent judgment, Justice Sandeep Sharma of the Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed a husband’s plea and upheld maintenance granted to the wife…

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UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare
High Court Apr 9, 2026 0

UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare

The Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to enforce UK custody orders, prioritising child welfare. When a child is retained despite clear orders, how is a father supposed to reclaim his rights? AMARAVATI: In a cross-border child custody dispute, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy and Justice Tuhin Kumar Gedela, heard a…

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