Category-wise legal articles and resources.
Can interim maintenance be counted from separation date instead of case filing? Delhi HC answers clearly—but does this ignore financial strain on husbands? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clarified an important legal point on interim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The Court stated that interim maintenance must…
In a case exposing harsh consequences for husbands, the Allahabad High Court ordered release after 22 months in a maintenance dispute. Can a man be jailed for nearly two years just for failing to pay maintenance, despite legal limits? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a significant order by Justice Praveen Kumar Giri, granted relief…
Allahabad High Court refused to interfere with the Family Court’s order increasing maintenance. Is a husband’s financial capacity being assumed rather than properly evaluated by courts? PRAYAGRAJ: Justice Vinod Diwakar of the Allahabad High Court dismissed a husband’s challenge against the enhancement of maintenance, reinforcing that a man cannot avoid his primary duty towards his…
Can a father escape paying maintenance because he has no job? Or does the law assume he must earn and pay—no matter the ground reality? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court said claiming unemployment is not enough to avoid paying maintenance to minor children under Section 125 CrPC. The Court said that if a person is…
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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