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Husband’s Divorce Plea Rejected | “Wife’s Mental Illness And Bad Health Not Their Fault”: Jharkhand High Court
High Court Jul 24, 2026 0

Husband’s Divorce Plea Rejected | “Wife’s Mental Illness And Bad Health Not Their Fault”: Jharkhand High Court

Can a husband obtain divorce after claiming that his wife suffers from an incurable mental illness? The Jharkhand High Court examined whether such allegations, without proper medical evidence, can legally end a marriage. JHARKHAND:The Jharkhand High Court rejected the plea after finding that the allegations were unsupported by proper medical evidence and that the husband…

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Misuse Of Rape Laws | Serious Gaps In Prosecution Evidence & Absence Of Injuries Despite Claim Of Violent Struggle: P&H High Court Acquits Man Convicted 22 Years Ago
High Court Jul 24, 2026 0

Misuse Of Rape Laws | Serious Gaps In Prosecution Evidence & Absence Of Injuries Despite Claim Of Violent Struggle: P&H High Court Acquits Man Convicted 22 Years Ago

Can a man be convicted of rape when there are no injuries, a missing eyewitness, an unexplained FIR delay, and no forensic link connecting him to the crime? The Punjab & Haryana High Court examined this crucial question. CHANDIGARH:The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted a man after 22 years who was convicted in…

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False 498A Case | Alleged Second Wife Cannot Be Prosecuted As Husband’s ‘Relative’: Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Cruelty FIR
High Court Jul 24, 2026 0

False 498A Case | Alleged Second Wife Cannot Be Prosecuted As Husband’s ‘Relative’: Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Cruelty FIR

Can an alleged second wife be prosecuted as the husband’s “relative” under Section 498A IPC? ? The Andhra Pradesh High Court answered this crucial question while quashing a criminal case based on vague allegations. ANDHRA PRADESH:The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed a cruelty and dowry case against a woman accused of being the second…

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Honeymoon Murder Case | “The High Court And Trial Court Made A Huge Mistake By Granting Relief To Sonam Raghuvanshi”: Supreme Court Cancels Bail
Latest News Jul 23, 2026 0

Honeymoon Murder Case | “The High Court And Trial Court Made A Huge Mistake By Granting Relief To Sonam Raghuvanshi”: Supreme Court Cancels Bail

Should a technical mistake in an arrest memo overshadow the alleged planned murder of a husband? The Supreme Court held that a clerical error cannot outweigh the gravity of the allegations and directed Sonam Raghuvanshi to surrender within three weeks. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main…

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Family Court’s Acceptance Of A Spouse’s Income Without Pay Slips Is Illegal: MP High Court Sets Aside Maintenance Order
High Court Jul 23, 2026 0

Family Court’s Acceptance Of A Spouse’s Income Without Pay Slips Is Illegal: MP High Court Sets Aside Maintenance Order

Can an employed spouse’s claimed income be accepted without proof while the other spouse’s salary is presumed? The MP High Court held that such a maintenance determination is legally unsustainable and must be based on verified financial evidence. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Family Court acts illegally when it…

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Wife Earns USD 8,700 Per Month, Substantially More Than Her Husband; High Cost of Living Abroad Is Not His Fault: Bombay High Court Rejects Maintenance Plea
High Court Jul 23, 2026 0

Wife Earns USD 8,700 Per Month, Substantially More Than Her Husband; High Cost of Living Abroad Is Not His Fault: Bombay High Court Rejects Maintenance Plea

Can a Financially Independent Wife earning more than Husband seek Interim Maintenance merely because Cost of living is high.Bombay High Court clarified the Scope of Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. BOMBAY:The Bombay High Court has ruled that a woman who earns substantially more than her husband and is financially independent cannot claim interim…

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Wife Refused To Live With Husband And Demanded ₹2 Crore For Divorce: Chattisgarh High Court Calls It Mental Cruelty
High Court Jul 22, 2026 0

Wife Refused To Live With Husband And Demanded ₹2 Crore For Divorce: Chattisgarh High Court Calls It Mental Cruelty

Can a Wife refuse cohabitation, demand ₹2 crore for divorce and still challenge a divorce decree?The Chattisgarh High Court examined whether such conduct amounts to mental cruelty. CHATTISGARSH: The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld a divorce granted to a husband after finding that his wife’s continued refusal to resume cohabitation, prolonged separation and demand for…

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Wife’s Multiple Pre-Marital Relationships Do Not Constitute Adultery: Bombay High Court Orders Husband To Pay Interim Maintenance
High Court Jul 21, 2026 0

Wife’s Multiple Pre-Marital Relationships Do Not Constitute Adultery: Bombay High Court Orders Husband To Pay Interim Maintenance

Can a husband’s allegations about his wife’s past relationships stop her from receiving maintenance? The Bombay High Court has clarified that premarital relationships do not amount to adultery and allegations must be supported by evidence. NAGPUR:The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has reportedly held that a woman’s relationships before marriage cannot, by themselves,…

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