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Wife Killed Sleeping Husband, Strangled Him With Pillow And Mobile Charger Cord: Jajpur Court Sentences Her To Life Imprisonment
Legal Update Sep 11, 2026

Wife Killed Sleeping Husband, Strangled Him With Pillow And Mobile Charger Cord: Jajpur Court Sentences Her To Life Imprisonment

A Jajpur court in Odisha sentenced Mamata Kuanr to life imprisonment for murdering her husband, Atal Kuanr, following a family dispute in 2021. According to the prosecution, she strangled him while he was asleep using a pillow and mobile charger cord. The court also imposed a ā‚¹1 lakh fine, with an additional year of imprisonment in case of default. Two other accused in the case were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
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Wife Must Vacate Husbandā€™s Sole-Owned Property and Pay ā‚¹60,000/Month: Allahabad High Court Upholds Valid Sale, Declares Wifeā€™s Occupation Illegal
High Court Apr 13, 2026

Wife Must Vacate Husbandā€™s Sole-Owned Property and Pay ā‚¹60,000/Month: Allahabad High Court Upholds Valid Sale, Declares Wifeā€™s Occupation Illegal

Does marriage automatically give the right to wife over property owned solely by the husband? The Allahabad High Court ruled that it does not. It rejected the wifeā€™s claim due to lack of proof, upheld the sale, and ordered her to vacate the flat with ā‚¹60,000/month liability for illegal occupation. In a judgment dated 4ā€¦

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Practising Advocate Wife Still Entitled to Maintenance, Even After Divorce: Gujarat High Court Says LLB Degree No Ground to Refuse Relief
High Court Apr 13, 2026

Practising Advocate Wife Still Entitled to Maintenance, Even After Divorce: Gujarat High Court Says LLB Degree No Ground to Refuse Relief

The Gujarat High Court, while considering the husbandā€™s remarriage and additional responsibilities, still maintained his obligation towards his practising advocate ex-wife. If a legally divorced man remarries and has a second family, why does his financial burden still remain unchanged? AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar, dealtā€¦

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Jobless Husband Still Liable Despite Wife Earning ā‚¹1.5 Lakh Monthly Salary: Karnataka High Court Refuses To Enhance Maintenance
High Court Apr 13, 2026

Jobless Husband Still Liable Despite Wife Earning ā‚¹1.5 Lakh Monthly Salary: Karnataka High Court Refuses To Enhance Maintenance

If a wife earns ā‚¹1.5 lakh monthly, why is a ā€˜joblessā€™ husband still expected to pay maintenance? And can property ownership alone make courts assume a man is ā€œnot willing to pay the maintenance amountā€? BENGALURU: In a recent order, Justice V Srishananda of the Karnataka High Court refused to increase maintenance in a domesticā€¦

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Breakup Ho Gaya Toh Jail? Karnataka High Court Exposes Misuse of Section 69 BNS in ā€˜False Promiseā€™ Cases, Orders Manā€™s Immediate Release
High Court Apr 13, 2026

Breakup Ho Gaya Toh Jail? Karnataka High Court Exposes Misuse of Section 69 BNS in ā€˜False Promiseā€™ Cases, Orders Manā€™s Immediate Release

Relationship ended, and suddenly criminal case? Is every Breakup now being turned into a jail ticket for men? Section 69 BNS misuse exposed by Karnataka High Court. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court raised serious concerns over the growing misuse of Section 69 BNS, particularly in cases arising out of failed relationships. Justice M. Nagaprasanna orderedā€¦

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Dowry Demand Alone Cannot Prove Dowry Death Without Nexus To Harassment Or Cruelty: Allahabad High Court Acquits Husband And Family
High Court Apr 11, 2026

Dowry Demand Alone Cannot Prove Dowry Death Without Nexus To Harassment Or Cruelty: Allahabad High Court Acquits Husband And Family

The Allahabad High Court overturned the conviction, highlighting gaps in the evidence of dowry death case. When evidence was so weak, on what basis was conviction recorded in the first place? PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment dated 31 March 2026, Justice Manish Mathur of the Allahabad High Court acquitted the accused in a dowry death case,ā€¦

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ā€œAttempt To Extract Pound Of Flesh From Husbandā€: MP High Court Denies Interim Maintenance To Working Wife Earning ā‚¹1.25 Lakh Monthly, Finds No Financial Dependency
High Court Apr 11, 2026

ā€œAttempt To Extract Pound Of Flesh From Husbandā€: MP High Court Denies Interim Maintenance To Working Wife Earning ā‚¹1.25 Lakh Monthly, Finds No Financial Dependency

Finding no income disparity or dependency, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed the earning wifeā€™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 seekingā€¦

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Wife Must Vacate Husbandā€™s Sole-Owned Property and Pay ā‚¹60,000/Month: Allahabad High Court Upholds Valid Sale, Declares Wifeā€™s Occupation Illegal
High Court Apr 13, 2026 0

Wife Must Vacate Husbandā€™s Sole-Owned Property and Pay ā‚¹60,000/Month: Allahabad High Court Upholds Valid Sale, Declares Wifeā€™s Occupation Illegal

Does marriage automatically give the right to wife over property owned solely by the husband? The Allahabad High Court ruled that it does not. It rejected the wifeā€™s claim due to lack of proof, upheld the sale, and ordered her to vacate the flat with ā‚¹60,000/month liability for illegal occupation. In a judgment dated 4ā€¦

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Practising Advocate Wife Still Entitled to Maintenance, Even After Divorce: Gujarat High Court Says LLB Degree No Ground to Refuse Relief
High Court Apr 13, 2026 0

Practising Advocate Wife Still Entitled to Maintenance, Even After Divorce: Gujarat High Court Says LLB Degree No Ground to Refuse Relief

The Gujarat High Court, while considering the husbandā€™s remarriage and additional responsibilities, still maintained his obligation towards his practising advocate ex-wife. If a legally divorced man remarries and has a second family, why does his financial burden still remain unchanged? AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar, dealtā€¦

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Jobless Husband Still Liable Despite Wife Earning ā‚¹1.5 Lakh Monthly Salary: Karnataka High Court Refuses To Enhance Maintenance
High Court Apr 13, 2026 0

Jobless Husband Still Liable Despite Wife Earning ā‚¹1.5 Lakh Monthly Salary: Karnataka High Court Refuses To Enhance Maintenance

If a wife earns ā‚¹1.5 lakh monthly, why is a ā€˜joblessā€™ husband still expected to pay maintenance? And can property ownership alone make courts assume a man is ā€œnot willing to pay the maintenance amountā€? BENGALURU: In a recent order, Justice V Srishananda of the Karnataka High Court refused to increase maintenance in a domesticā€¦

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Breakup Ho Gaya Toh Jail? Karnataka High Court Exposes Misuse of Section 69 BNS in ā€˜False Promiseā€™ Cases, Orders Manā€™s Immediate Release
High Court Apr 13, 2026 0

Breakup Ho Gaya Toh Jail? Karnataka High Court Exposes Misuse of Section 69 BNS in ā€˜False Promiseā€™ Cases, Orders Manā€™s Immediate Release

Relationship ended, and suddenly criminal case? Is every Breakup now being turned into a jail ticket for men? Section 69 BNS misuse exposed by Karnataka High Court. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court raised serious concerns over the growing misuse of Section 69 BNS, particularly in cases arising out of failed relationships. Justice M. Nagaprasanna orderedā€¦

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Dowry Demand Alone Cannot Prove Dowry Death Without Nexus To Harassment Or Cruelty: Allahabad High Court Acquits Husband And Family
High Court Apr 11, 2026 0

Dowry Demand Alone Cannot Prove Dowry Death Without Nexus To Harassment Or Cruelty: Allahabad High Court Acquits Husband And Family

The Allahabad High Court overturned the conviction, highlighting gaps in the evidence of dowry death case. When evidence was so weak, on what basis was conviction recorded in the first place? PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment dated 31 March 2026, Justice Manish Mathur of the Allahabad High Court acquitted the accused in a dowry death case,ā€¦

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ā€œAttempt To Extract Pound Of Flesh From Husbandā€: MP High Court Denies Interim Maintenance To Working Wife Earning ā‚¹1.25 Lakh Monthly, Finds No Financial Dependency
High Court Apr 11, 2026 0

ā€œAttempt To Extract Pound Of Flesh From Husbandā€: MP High Court Denies Interim Maintenance To Working Wife Earning ā‚¹1.25 Lakh Monthly, Finds No Financial Dependency

Finding no income disparity or dependency, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed the earning wifeā€™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 seekingā€¦

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Maintenance Dete Raho, Shaanti Se Baitho, Khush Raho: Supreme Court Tells Husband Living Away from Wife for 16 Years, Refuses His Divorce Plea
Supreme Court Apr 11, 2026 0

Maintenance Dete Raho, Shaanti Se Baitho, Khush Raho: Supreme Court Tells Husband Living Away from Wife for 16 Years, Refuses His Divorce Plea

Can a husband be denied divorce even after 16 years of separation and paying ā‚¹15,000 per month as maintenance? Why did the Supreme Court say ā€œkeep paying ā‚¹15,000 and be happyā€ instead? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has refused to grant divorce to a 54-year-old man who has been living separately from hisā€¦

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Husband Faces 498A Trial For Stopping Wife From Entering Kitchen: Bombay High Court Terms It As Mental Cruelty
High Court Apr 10, 2026 0

Husband Faces 498A Trial For Stopping Wife From Entering Kitchen: Bombay High Court Terms It As Mental Cruelty

The Bombay High Court found allegations vague against mother-in-law yet allowed trial against the husband. Does this mean that allegations alone are enough to sustain criminal cases against husbands? Husband Faces 498A Trial: In a recent decision, the Bombay High Court examined a matrimonial dispute where the husband had challenged a cruelty case filed byā€¦

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Cruelty By Wife Proven, Not Husband: Allahabad High Court Quashes False 498A & Dowry Harassment Case Against Man & His Parents
High Court Apr 10, 2026 0

Cruelty By Wife Proven, Not Husband: Allahabad High Court Quashes False 498A & Dowry Harassment Case Against Man & His Parents

The Allahabad High Court set aside the criminal proceedings after examining the wifeā€™s testimony and cross-examination, which exposed serious inconsistencies. If the victim herself is unaware of the complaint filed in her name, who is actually driving such prosecutionsā€”and at whose cost? False 498A: The Allahabad High Court, in a ruling by Justice Brij Rajā€¦

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