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Father Remains Responsible, But His Identity Becomes Optional: Karnataka High Court Allows Alteration of Child’s Surname to Reflect Mother’s Lineage
High Court Mar 06, 2026

Father Remains Responsible, But His Identity Becomes Optional: Karnataka High Court Allows Alteration of Child’s Surname to Reflect Mother’s Lineage

Can a child surname reflect the mother’s lineage even when the biological father continues to legally exist? The Karnataka High Court said it can, noting that the father’s legal relationship and the child’s rights remain intact even if the child’s surname reflects the maternal family. BENGALURU: Justice Suraj Govindaraj of the Karnataka High Court decided…
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Live-In Relationship Not A Crime: Delhi High Court Sets Aside Pension Cut Imposed On Govt Servant For Showing Partner As Wife, Slams 50% Cut As Illegal
High Court Jan 10, 2026

Live-In Relationship Not A Crime: Delhi High Court Sets Aside Pension Cut Imposed On Govt Servant For Showing Partner As Wife, Slams 50% Cut As Illegal

The Delhi High Court set aside a 50% pension cut imposed on a government servant for declaring his live-in partner as wife, holding that transparency cannot be branded as “gross misconduct.” The Court ordered full pension and gratuity with 6% interest, exposing how disciplinary rules are often misused to punish personal life choices without fraud…

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Honour Killing | “Misplaced Blame on Live-In Partner”: Gujarat High Court Stops Probe Against Man
Latest News Dec 1, 2025

Honour Killing | “Misplaced Blame on Live-In Partner”: Gujarat High Court Stops Probe Against Man

The Gujarat High Court has temporarily stopped the investigation ordered against a man who himself was the complainant in an alleged honour killing case. The court said that the trial court’s remarks needed deeper examination before allowing further action. Court Stops Probe Against Man: In a major relief, the Gujarat High Court stayed the investigation…

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Landmark Ruling | 498A (Cruelty Charges) Applies Even in Live-In Relationships and Void Marriages: Karnataka High Court
High Court Nov 29, 2025

Landmark Ruling | 498A (Cruelty Charges) Applies Even in Live-In Relationships and Void Marriages: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that Section 498A IPC (cruelty) can apply even when the marriage is void, voidable, or when the couple is in a live-in relationship, as long as the woman was made to believe she was a wife. The Court rejected the accused man’s claim that cruelty cannot apply because the…

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Married Woman Cannot Claim Safety for an Illicit Relationship: Allahabad High Court Refuses Protection to Live-In Couple
Latest News Nov 17, 2025

Married Woman Cannot Claim Safety for an Illicit Relationship: Allahabad High Court Refuses Protection to Live-In Couple

The Allahabad High Court denied protection to a woman and her partner who claim safety to be in a live-in relationship, noting that she was still legally married. The Court said it cannot support relationships that may amount to bigamy or crime under Indian law. Claim Safety for Illicit Relationship: The Allahabad High Court refused…

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Live-In Relationship Not A Crime: Delhi High Court Sets Aside Pension Cut Imposed On Govt Servant For Showing Partner As Wife, Slams 50% Cut As Illegal
High Court Jan 10, 2026 0

Live-In Relationship Not A Crime: Delhi High Court Sets Aside Pension Cut Imposed On Govt Servant For Showing Partner As Wife, Slams 50% Cut As Illegal

The Delhi High Court set aside a 50% pension cut imposed on a government servant for declaring his live-in partner as wife, holding that transparency cannot be branded as “gross misconduct.” The Court ordered full pension and gratuity with 6% interest, exposing how disciplinary rules are often misused to punish personal life choices without fraud…

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Honour Killing | “Misplaced Blame on Live-In Partner”: Gujarat High Court Stops Probe Against Man
Latest News Dec 1, 2025 0

Honour Killing | “Misplaced Blame on Live-In Partner”: Gujarat High Court Stops Probe Against Man

The Gujarat High Court has temporarily stopped the investigation ordered against a man who himself was the complainant in an alleged honour killing case. The court said that the trial court’s remarks needed deeper examination before allowing further action. Court Stops Probe Against Man: In a major relief, the Gujarat High Court stayed the investigation…

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Married Woman Cannot Claim Safety for an Illicit Relationship: Allahabad High Court Refuses Protection to Live-In Couple
Latest News Nov 17, 2025 0

Married Woman Cannot Claim Safety for an Illicit Relationship: Allahabad High Court Refuses Protection to Live-In Couple

The Allahabad High Court denied protection to a woman and her partner who claim safety to be in a live-in relationship, noting that she was still legally married. The Court said it cannot support relationships that may amount to bigamy or crime under Indian law. Claim Safety for Illicit Relationship: The Allahabad High Court refused…

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