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“Capable of Sustaining Herself”: Court Denies Maintenance to Law-Graduate Wife Under DV Act
Latest News Oct 29, 2025 0

“Capable of Sustaining Herself”: Court Denies Maintenance to Law-Graduate Wife Under DV Act

In a recent DV Act case, a Delhi court denies maintenance to an educated woman, holding that she is qualified, employable, and “capable of sustaining herself at this stage.” And ruled that no interim relief can be granted when the applicant has not proved any genuine obstacle to employment. Court Denies Maintenance: A Delhi court…

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Hrithik Roshan’s Divorce Sparks a Legal Shift: Alimony No Longer a Birth right for Independent Women
Latest News Oct 24, 2025 0

Hrithik Roshan’s Divorce Sparks a Legal Shift: Alimony No Longer a Birth right for Independent Women

Through Hrithik Roshan’s case and a recent Delhi High Court ruling, we explore how alimony has turned from support for the needy into entitlement for the privileged. The Celebrity Divorce That Sparked a Debate One of the most talked-about marriage splits in India was the 2014 divorce between interior designer Sussanne Khan and Bollywood star…

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Divorce Laws for NRIs in India: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Legal Update Oct 9, 2025 0

Divorce Laws for NRIs in India: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Everything NRIs Must Know Before Filing for Divorce in India ; Custody, Maintenance, and Recognition of Foreign Decrees (2025-26 Legal Guide) Divorce is complicated, and for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), it comes with its own set of set-backs. Filing for divorce in India while living abroad involves navigating legal procedures, understanding jurisdiction rules, and handling documentation…

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Weapon of Misuse? 20 Years of India’s Domestic Violence Act: Protecting Women or Punishing Families?
Latest News Oct 3, 2025 0

Weapon of Misuse? 20 Years of India’s Domestic Violence Act: Protecting Women or Punishing Families?

Two decades later, India’s landmark Domestic Violence law faces a tough question: is it still a shield for victims, or has it become a sword misused against families? The promise of protection now battles the reality of delays, misuse, and broken homes. When the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) came into…

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Ex-CJI UU Lalit Slams BNS & New Rape Laws for Ignoring Male Victims of Sexual Assault
Latest News Oct 1, 2025 0

Ex-CJI UU Lalit Slams BNS & New Rape Laws for Ignoring Male Victims of Sexual Assault

Former Ex-CJI UU Lalit raised strong concerns over the new criminal laws, saying India “lost an ideal opportunity” to protect adult male victims of sexual assault. He warned that after scrapping Section 377, “there is no window” for such victims to seek justice. NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India, Ex-CJI UU Lalit, recently spoke…

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