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Wife’s Earning Capacity Cannot Be Ignored: Allahabad High Court Cuts Excessive Maintenance Considering Voluntary Unemployment
High Court Apr 02, 2026

Wife’s Earning Capacity Cannot Be Ignored: Allahabad High Court Cuts Excessive Maintenance Considering Voluntary Unemployment

Highlighting concerns over misuse of maintenance provisions, the Allahabad High Court stressed a balanced approach. What factors must courts consider before awarding maintenance to ensure it is not excessive or unjustified? PRAYAGRAJ: In a recent judgment, Justice Madan Pal Singh of the Allahabad High Court partly allowed a criminal revision and reduced the monthly support…
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Daughter-in-Law Not Liable to Maintain In-Laws Under Law, Moral Duty Not Enforceable: Allahabad High Court On Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS
High Court Mar 30, 2026

Daughter-in-Law Not Liable to Maintain In-Laws Under Law, Moral Duty Not Enforceable: Allahabad High Court On Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS

Can law ignore aged parents while benefits remain with daughter-in-law after husband’s death? Allahabad High Court draws a strict line on Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS – what it says raises bigger questions on fairness. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has held that a daughter-in-law is not legally bound to provide maintenance to her parents-in-law…

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DNA Test Mandatory As Father & Daughter Have Right To Know And Clear Paternity Doubt: Allahabad HC Stops Maintenance Order
High Court Mar 27, 2026

DNA Test Mandatory As Father & Daughter Have Right To Know And Clear Paternity Doubt: Allahabad HC Stops Maintenance Order

Can a man be forced to pay maintenance when even the court cannot confirm he is the father?Allahabad High Court pauses the liability—and puts biological truth at the center of justice. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a decision delivered by Justice Madan Pal Singh, has taken a firm stand that a man cannot be…

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Voluntary Retirement Cannot Reduce Maintenance: Delhi High Court Dismisses Husband’s Plea Under Section 125 CrPC, Flags Job Quitting a “Common Strategy”
High Court Mar 23, 2026

Voluntary Retirement Cannot Reduce Maintenance: Delhi High Court Dismisses Husband’s Plea Under Section 125 CrPC, Flags Job Quitting a “Common Strategy”

Despite retirement and reduced income, husband remains financially liable, as highlighted by the Delhi High Court. Do the Courts prioritize declared income or earning ability while deciding maintenance? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Amit Mahajan, dismissed a husband’s plea seeking reduction of maintenance payable to his wife and…

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Karnataka High Court Sets Gender-Neutral Guidelines for Financial Disclosure in Maintenance Cases, Bars RTI for Spouse Income Data
High Court Mar 18, 2026

Karnataka High Court Sets Gender-Neutral Guidelines for Financial Disclosure in Maintenance Cases, Bars RTI for Spouse Income Data

Think you can pull your spouse’s income details through RTI to win a maintenance case? The High Court just shut that door & brings “gender-neutral” rules.But the new court route raises a bigger question: who really controls financial narratives in such disputes? BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court, in a significant ruling by Justice Suraj Govindaraj,…

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Daughter-in-Law Not Liable to Maintain In-Laws Under Law, Moral Duty Not Enforceable: Allahabad High Court On Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS
High Court Mar 30, 2026 0

Daughter-in-Law Not Liable to Maintain In-Laws Under Law, Moral Duty Not Enforceable: Allahabad High Court On Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS

Can law ignore aged parents while benefits remain with daughter-in-law after husband’s death? Allahabad High Court draws a strict line on Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS – what it says raises bigger questions on fairness. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has held that a daughter-in-law is not legally bound to provide maintenance to her parents-in-law…

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Voluntary Retirement Cannot Reduce Maintenance: Delhi High Court Dismisses Husband’s Plea Under Section 125 CrPC, Flags Job Quitting a “Common Strategy”
High Court Mar 23, 2026 0

Voluntary Retirement Cannot Reduce Maintenance: Delhi High Court Dismisses Husband’s Plea Under Section 125 CrPC, Flags Job Quitting a “Common Strategy”

Despite retirement and reduced income, husband remains financially liable, as highlighted by the Delhi High Court. Do the Courts prioritize declared income or earning ability while deciding maintenance? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Amit Mahajan, dismissed a husband’s plea seeking reduction of maintenance payable to his wife and…

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Karnataka High Court Sets Gender-Neutral Guidelines for Financial Disclosure in Maintenance Cases, Bars RTI for Spouse Income Data
High Court Mar 18, 2026 0

Karnataka High Court Sets Gender-Neutral Guidelines for Financial Disclosure in Maintenance Cases, Bars RTI for Spouse Income Data

Think you can pull your spouse’s income details through RTI to win a maintenance case? The High Court just shut that door & brings “gender-neutral” rules.But the new court route raises a bigger question: who really controls financial narratives in such disputes? BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court, in a significant ruling by Justice Suraj Govindaraj,…

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