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Children Become Silent Victims In Ego Clashes Between Parents: Kerala High Court Adopts Child-Centric Approach, Upholds Father’s Custody With Structured Mother’s Access
High Court Mar 25, 2026

Children Become Silent Victims In Ego Clashes Between Parents: Kerala High Court Adopts Child-Centric Approach, Upholds Father’s Custody With Structured Mother’s Access

Kerala High Court was deeply influenced by the emotional distress of the children. How did this strengthen the case for maintaining the father’s custody with shared access? KOCHI: The Kerala High Court bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha stressed that custody fights are harming children deeply. The case involved a dispute between…
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498A Not Always Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana High Court Comes To Aid Of SBI Branch Manager Who Was Fired & Reinstates Him
High Court Mar 24, 2026

498A Not Always Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana High Court Comes To Aid Of SBI Branch Manager Who Was Fired & Reinstates Him

Can every 498A conviction destroy a career automatically?High Court says NO, then what really counts as “moral turpitude” in law? CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that not every case under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) can be treated as an offence involving moral turpitude. This important…

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Ex-Parte Divorce Decree Can’t Be Set Aside After Husband’s Death: Allahabad High Court Rejects 30-Year Delay Challenge, Says It Would Disturb Rights of Second Wife and Children
High Court Mar 23, 2026

Ex-Parte Divorce Decree Can’t Be Set Aside After Husband’s Death: Allahabad High Court Rejects 30-Year Delay Challenge, Says It Would Disturb Rights of Second Wife and Children

Before the Allahabad High Court, a long-settled divorce was challenged only after the husband’s death to claim financial benefits: Is it legally permissible to reopen a 30-year-old ex-parte divorce decree when it affects the rights of the second wife and children? PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment dated 16 March 2026, the Allahabad High Court, led by…

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Voluntary Retirement Cannot Reduce Maintenance: Delhi High Court Dismisses Husband’s Plea Under Section 125 CrPC, Flags Job Quitting a “Common Strategy”
High Court Mar 23, 2026

Voluntary Retirement Cannot Reduce Maintenance: Delhi High Court Dismisses Husband’s Plea Under Section 125 CrPC, Flags Job Quitting a “Common Strategy”

Despite retirement and reduced income, husband remains financially liable, as highlighted by the Delhi High Court. Do the Courts prioritize declared income or earning ability while deciding maintenance? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Amit Mahajan, dismissed a husband’s plea seeking reduction of maintenance payable to his wife and…

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Custody Dispute | Father Raising Child For Six Years Not Enough: Karnataka High Court Orders Return Of Minor To Mother In US, Saying Jurisdiction Depends On Child’s Ordinary Residence
High Court Mar 23, 2026

Custody Dispute | Father Raising Child For Six Years Not Enough: Karnataka High Court Orders Return Of Minor To Mother In US, Saying Jurisdiction Depends On Child’s Ordinary Residence

When both parents brought the child to India and the father continued caregiving for six years, can jurisdiction still shift back to a foreign country? BENGALURU: In a custody dispute, the Karnataka High Court, presided over by Justice Lalitha Kanneganti, examined whether Indian courts had jurisdiction in a case where a child was brought from…

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498A Not Always Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana High Court Comes To Aid Of SBI Branch Manager Who Was Fired & Reinstates Him
High Court Mar 24, 2026 0

498A Not Always Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana High Court Comes To Aid Of SBI Branch Manager Who Was Fired & Reinstates Him

Can every 498A conviction destroy a career automatically?High Court says NO, then what really counts as “moral turpitude” in law? CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that not every case under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) can be treated as an offence involving moral turpitude. This important…

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Ex-Parte Divorce Decree Can’t Be Set Aside After Husband’s Death: Allahabad High Court Rejects 30-Year Delay Challenge, Says It Would Disturb Rights of Second Wife and Children
High Court Mar 23, 2026 0

Ex-Parte Divorce Decree Can’t Be Set Aside After Husband’s Death: Allahabad High Court Rejects 30-Year Delay Challenge, Says It Would Disturb Rights of Second Wife and Children

Before the Allahabad High Court, a long-settled divorce was challenged only after the husband’s death to claim financial benefits: Is it legally permissible to reopen a 30-year-old ex-parte divorce decree when it affects the rights of the second wife and children? PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment dated 16 March 2026, the Allahabad High Court, led by…

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Voluntary Retirement Cannot Reduce Maintenance: Delhi High Court Dismisses Husband’s Plea Under Section 125 CrPC, Flags Job Quitting a “Common Strategy”
High Court Mar 23, 2026 0

Voluntary Retirement Cannot Reduce Maintenance: Delhi High Court Dismisses Husband’s Plea Under Section 125 CrPC, Flags Job Quitting a “Common Strategy”

Despite retirement and reduced income, husband remains financially liable, as highlighted by the Delhi High Court. Do the Courts prioritize declared income or earning ability while deciding maintenance? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Amit Mahajan, dismissed a husband’s plea seeking reduction of maintenance payable to his wife and…

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Custody Dispute | Father Raising Child For Six Years Not Enough: Karnataka High Court Orders Return Of Minor To Mother In US, Saying Jurisdiction Depends On Child’s Ordinary Residence
High Court Mar 23, 2026 0

Custody Dispute | Father Raising Child For Six Years Not Enough: Karnataka High Court Orders Return Of Minor To Mother In US, Saying Jurisdiction Depends On Child’s Ordinary Residence

When both parents brought the child to India and the father continued caregiving for six years, can jurisdiction still shift back to a foreign country? BENGALURU: In a custody dispute, the Karnataka High Court, presided over by Justice Lalitha Kanneganti, examined whether Indian courts had jurisdiction in a case where a child was brought from…

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