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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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Divorce Case | Should A Woman Write To Husband’s Employer & Involve Him In Matrimonial Litigation? Supreme Court Calls It ‘One Of The Worst Things’
Latest News Jul 21, 2026 0

Divorce Case | Should A Woman Write To Husband’s Employer & Involve Him In Matrimonial Litigation? Supreme Court Calls It ‘One Of The Worst Things’

Can a matrimonial dispute justify putting a husband’s job and professional reputation at risk? Supreme Court questions the practice of targeting Employers. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the practice of wives contacting their husbands’ employers and making complaints during matrimonial disputes. A Bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice R….

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Cruelty FIR Against Husband Just For Restricting Beauty Parlour Visits? Karnataka High Court Slams Wife & Stays Case
High Court Jul 21, 2026 0

Cruelty FIR Against Husband Just For Restricting Beauty Parlour Visits? Karnataka High Court Slams Wife & Stays Case

Can the same allegations be repeated in a fresh criminal case after an earlier domestic violence matter is stayed? The Karnataka High Court has paused the cruelty FIR against the husband after noticing that both complaints were substantially similar. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Friday, July 17, stayed the investigation and further inquiry in…

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Husband Cannot File For Divorce After Losing Interest In His Wife: Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea, Stating That Hindu Marriage Is Not A Contract
High Court Jul 21, 2026 0

Husband Cannot File For Divorce After Losing Interest In His Wife: Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea, Stating That Hindu Marriage Is Not A Contract

Can a husband seek divorce merely because he no longer wishes to continue the marriage? The Karnataka High Court examines the scope of divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. KARNATAKA: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a husband’s appeal seeking divorce from his 21-year-old marriage, holding that mere loss of interest in one’s spouse does…

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