Category-wise legal articles and resources.
Can a husband be forced to continue paying maintenance when photographs and electronic records prima facie show that his wife is living in adultery? The Supreme Court has clarified when such evidence must be examined and why private detectives now need legal regulation. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a wife…
Can a husband be declared ex-parte and ordered to pay maintenance without proof that he even received the court notice? The Madhya Pradesh High Court examined whether such proceedings are legally sustainable. MADHYA PRADESH:The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Family Court cannot pass an ex-parte order without first confirming that notice sent…
Can an employed spouse’s claimed income be accepted without proof while the other spouse’s salary is presumed? The MP High Court held that such a maintenance determination is legally unsustainable and must be based on verified financial evidence. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Family Court acts illegally when it…
Can a Financially Independent Wife earning more than Husband seek Interim Maintenance merely because Cost of living is high.Bombay High Court clarified the Scope of Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. BOMBAY:The Bombay High Court has ruled that a woman who earns substantially more than her husband and is financially independent cannot claim interim…
Can a husband’s allegations about his wife’s past relationships stop her from receiving maintenance? The Bombay High Court has clarified that premarital relationships do not amount to adultery and allegations must be supported by evidence. NAGPUR:The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has reportedly held that a woman’s relationships before marriage cannot, by themselves,…
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