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Long Live-In Relationship Not Enough. Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance From Partner U/S 125 CrPC If 1st Marriage Is Still Valid: Allahabad High Court
High Court Dec 19, 2025 0

Long Live-In Relationship Not Enough. Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance From Partner U/S 125 CrPC If 1st Marriage Is Still Valid: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC from a live-in partner if her first marriage is still legally subsisting. Even long cohabitation cannot give the legal status of “wife” when no valid divorce exists. Live-In Relationship Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance: The Allahabad High Court has clearly held…

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Maintenance Is Not Free Money. Wife Must Spend 10% Maintenance On Skill Development To Become Financially Independent: Punjab & Haryana High Court
High Court Dec 18, 2025 0

Maintenance Is Not Free Money. Wife Must Spend 10% Maintenance On Skill Development To Become Financially Independent: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court refused to further increase maintenance and directed the wife to use 10% of the amount for skill development. The Court said maintenance is meant for dignity and self-reliance, not lifelong dependency. CHANDIGARH: While refusing to further increase the maintenance granted to a wife, the Punjab & Haryana High Court…

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Wife Hiding Income Not Entitled to Maintenance: Delhi High Court’s Strong Warning Against False Claims Under DV Act
High Court Dec 15, 2025 0

Wife Hiding Income Not Entitled to Maintenance: Delhi High Court’s Strong Warning Against False Claims Under DV Act

The Delhi High Court upheld that a wife who hides her income cannot claim Maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However, the Court protected the child’s rights and ordered rent support for basic residence. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying that honesty in income disclosure is a basic requirement for…

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