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Can a husband avoid maintenance after winning a 498A case? MP High Court has given a clear answer. Court said acquittal alone does not end duty to support wife and child if they cannot maintain themselves. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that if a husband is acquitted in a cruelty case under…
Can a husband reduce maintenance liability by citing loan EMIs? Supreme Court says- No, holding that repayments for loans cannot override the husband’s primary legal duty to maintain his wife. NEW DELHI: In a judgment dated April 16, 2026, delivered by Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih, the Supreme Court of India dealt with…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court says a wife cannot be denied maintenance after leaving work due to marital obligations. When “marital obligations” justify a wife not working, why does the same standard not protect a husband facing financial hardship? JABALPUR: In a judgment dated 23.03.2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, presided over by Justice Gajendra…
Can a wife hide her income and still expect the court to decide the maintenance case without verifying her true financial status? The Rajasthan High Court held that both parties must disclose income, and under Section 94 BNSS, courts can summon employment records to prevent concealment and ensure a fair decision. JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that the wife’s waiver of future maintenance claim is against public policy and not enforceable. When a written settlement agreement doesn’t protect a husband, what security does a man really have? CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, through Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal, has delivered an important ruling…
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