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Even If a Husband Has to Carry Bricks or Perform Any Other Physical Labour, He Must Pay Maintenance to His Wife: Delhi High Court’s Harsh Message to Men
High Court Jun 5, 2026 0

Even If a Husband Has to Carry Bricks or Perform Any Other Physical Labour, He Must Pay Maintenance to His Wife: Delhi High Court’s Harsh Message to Men

Can a husband avoid paying maintenance by claiming he has no regular income? Delhi High Court has given a clear answer—and it may surprise many readers. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with a Family Court order directing a husband to pay maintenance to his wife and two daughters. The Court held…

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Husband Sending Legal Notice To Wife Isn’t Enough To Enforce A Conjugal Rights Decree: Karnataka High Court Drops Major Bombshell
High Court Jun 4, 2026 0

Husband Sending Legal Notice To Wife Isn’t Enough To Enforce A Conjugal Rights Decree: Karnataka High Court Drops Major Bombshell

Can A Husband Stop Paying Maintenance If His Wife Refuses To Return Despite An RCR Decree? The Karnataka High Court held that a wife refusing to return does not automatically end maintenance. An RCR decree must be enforced through proper legal proceedings, not merely by sending legal notices. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court, through Justice…

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Wife Meeting Ex-Boyfriend Is Not Adultery: Punjab & Haryana High Court
High Court Jun 4, 2026 0

Wife Meeting Ex-Boyfriend Is Not Adultery: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Husband found wife with alleged ex-boyfriend in a compromising situation. Was that still not adultery? The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a single incident, even in a compromising situation, is not enough to legally prove adultery. CHANDIGARH: In a judgment delivered by Justice Gurvinder Singh Gill and Justice Ramesh Kumari, the Punjab and…

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Daughter-In-Law Cannot Claim Independent Rights Over Mother-In-Law’s Self-Acquired House Through Residence Rights Under DV Act: Delhi High Court
High Court Jun 3, 2026 0

Daughter-In-Law Cannot Claim Independent Rights Over Mother-In-Law’s Self-Acquired House Through Residence Rights Under DV Act: Delhi High Court

Can a woman’s residence rights override a mother-in-law’s ownership rights? Delhi High Court says No, residence protection cannot be used to defeat the legal rights of a property owner. NEW DELHI: In a judgment delivered on 1 June 2026, the Delhi High Court clarified an important legal position regarding the residence rights of a daughter-in-law…

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Special Marriage Act | Husband And Wife Never Cohabited, Marriage Existed Only On Paper: Delhi High Court Waives One-Year Divorce Waiting Period
High Court Jun 2, 2026 0

Special Marriage Act | Husband And Wife Never Cohabited, Marriage Existed Only On Paper: Delhi High Court Waives One-Year Divorce Waiting Period

Can a couple be forced to wait one year for divorce when there is no chance of reconciliation? The Delhi High Court observed that legal procedures should not prolong hardship and allowed waiver of the waiting period in a case involving exceptional circumstances. NEW DELHI: In an important judgment delivered on May 29, 2026, Justice…

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Guidelines For Child Access, Child Custody And Parental Plan | Kerala High Court Directs Family Courts To Follow Cal HC’s Guidelines Till State Rules Are Framed
High Court Jun 2, 2026 0

Guidelines For Child Access, Child Custody And Parental Plan | Kerala High Court Directs Family Courts To Follow Cal HC’s Guidelines Till State Rules Are Framed

The Kerala High Court entertained a mother’s Habeas Corpus petition, restored custody of the child, and reaffirmed that child custody disputes must be resolved through due process. Do fathers get the same urgency from courts in custody battles that mothers often receive when a child is taken away? KERALA: In a judgment dated June 1,…

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Wife Removing Mangalsutra / Thali Is Mental Cruelty: Madras High Court Upholds Husband’s Divorce After 48-Year Marriage Battle
High Court Jun 2, 2026 0

Wife Removing Mangalsutra / Thali Is Mental Cruelty: Madras High Court Upholds Husband’s Divorce After 48-Year Marriage Battle

Can removing a mangalsutra become a valid ground for divorce? Madras High Court answers while dismissing a wife’s appeal after decades of marital disputes. MADURAI: The Madras High Court has upheld a divorce granted to a husband, holding that the removal of a thali (mangalsutra) by a Hindu wife amounts to mental cruelty. Justice P….

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Lok Adalats Or DLSA Can’t Grant Divorce; Have No Adjudicatory Jurisdiction & Can’t Usurp Family Court Powers: Allahabad HC
High Court Jun 2, 2026 0

Lok Adalats Or DLSA Can’t Grant Divorce; Have No Adjudicatory Jurisdiction & Can’t Usurp Family Court Powers: Allahabad HC

Can a mediation settlement in Lok Adalat end a marriage and allow remarriage? Allahabad High Court clarifies why only a Family Court can legally grant a divorce decree. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has held that a Lok Adalat or District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) has no legal power to grant a divorce decree. The…

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Right To Be Forgotten Under Article 21 | “Men Acquitted, Lives Still Punished”: Delhi High Court Lays Down Guidelines For Masking Personal Details In Court Orders
High Court Jun 1, 2026 0

Right To Be Forgotten Under Article 21 | “Men Acquitted, Lives Still Punished”: Delhi High Court Lays Down Guidelines For Masking Personal Details In Court Orders

Can old court cases continue to damage a person’s life even after they win or are acquitted? The Delhi High Court has now laid down clear rules on when names and personal details can be hidden from online court records. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has recognised the Right to Be Forgotten as an…

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