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Husband Needs To Figure Out How To Pay Maintenance Even If He’s Jobless Or Working At Very Low Salary: Karnataka High Court Cites Liability U/S 125 CrPC
High Court Jul 16, 2026

Husband Needs To Figure Out How To Pay Maintenance Even If He’s Jobless Or Working At Very Low Salary: Karnataka High Court Cites Liability U/S 125 CrPC

Can a man struggling with unemployment or a meagre salary be excused from maintenance? The Karnataka High Court says no, holding that an able-bodied husband is expected to find work or seek better-paying employment to support his wife and child. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has held that a husband cannot escape his maintenance merely…
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Husband’s Claim Of Wife Leaving Matrimonial Home Without Sufficient Cause Not Enough To Deny Maintenance: MP High Court Grants ₹30,000 Each To Wife And Child
Latest News Jul 11, 2026

Husband’s Claim Of Wife Leaving Matrimonial Home Without Sufficient Cause Not Enough To Deny Maintenance: MP High Court Grants ₹30,000 Each To Wife And Child

Can a husband’s restitution petition be ignored while deciding maintenance? The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that filing a restitution of conjugal rights case alone is not enough to deny maintenance. INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, through Justice Gajendra Singh, held that a wife looking after a minor child cannot be denied maintenance merely…

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Husband’s Duty To Maintain Minor Children Continues Even If Wife Is Not Entitled U/S 125(4) CrPC: MP High Court Sets Aside Wife’s Maintenance, Enhances Children’s Support
High Court Jul 10, 2026

Husband’s Duty To Maintain Minor Children Continues Even If Wife Is Not Entitled U/S 125(4) CrPC: MP High Court Sets Aside Wife’s Maintenance, Enhances Children’s Support

Can minor children be denied maintenance only because wife is not entitled? MP High Court said No. And held that even if the wife is disqualified under Section 125(4) CrPC, the father’s legal and moral duty to maintain minor children continues. INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a husband’s legal duty to…

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Latest Supreme Court Maintenance Judgements 2026: Complete Legal Guide For Husbands
Legal Articles & News Jul 10, 2026

Latest Supreme Court Maintenance Judgements 2026: Complete Legal Guide For Husbands

Latest Supreme Court maintenance judgements 2026 explained for husbands. Know BNSS Section 144, alimony, wife’s income, EMIs, settlements, and legal defence. NEW DELHI: Maintenance cases in India are no longer simple “husband pays, wife claims” matters. The latest Supreme Court maintenance judgements of 2026 show one thing clearly: maintenance depends on income, capacity, liabilities, conduct, […]

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False 498A Case | “Husband’s Attention Towards Parents Can’t Be Ground For Wife To Live Separately & Claim Maintenance”: Madhya Pradesh High Court
High Court Jul 10, 2026

False 498A Case | “Husband’s Attention Towards Parents Can’t Be Ground For Wife To Live Separately & Claim Maintenance”: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Can a wife live separately and claim maintenance only because her husband gives attention to his parents and family? The Madhya Pradesh High Court said such a reason is not enough, especially when the wife failed to prove cruelty and the husband had already faced and cleared serious allegations. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court…

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Husband’s Claim Of Wife Leaving Matrimonial Home Without Sufficient Cause Not Enough To Deny Maintenance: MP High Court Grants ₹30,000 Each To Wife And Child
Latest News Jul 11, 2026 0

Husband’s Claim Of Wife Leaving Matrimonial Home Without Sufficient Cause Not Enough To Deny Maintenance: MP High Court Grants ₹30,000 Each To Wife And Child

Can a husband’s restitution petition be ignored while deciding maintenance? The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that filing a restitution of conjugal rights case alone is not enough to deny maintenance. INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, through Justice Gajendra Singh, held that a wife looking after a minor child cannot be denied maintenance merely…

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Husband’s Duty To Maintain Minor Children Continues Even If Wife Is Not Entitled U/S 125(4) CrPC: MP High Court Sets Aside Wife’s Maintenance, Enhances Children’s Support
High Court Jul 10, 2026 0

Husband’s Duty To Maintain Minor Children Continues Even If Wife Is Not Entitled U/S 125(4) CrPC: MP High Court Sets Aside Wife’s Maintenance, Enhances Children’s Support

Can minor children be denied maintenance only because wife is not entitled? MP High Court said No. And held that even if the wife is disqualified under Section 125(4) CrPC, the father’s legal and moral duty to maintain minor children continues. INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a husband’s legal duty to…

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Latest Supreme Court Maintenance Judgements 2026: Complete Legal Guide For Husbands
Legal Articles & News Jul 10, 2026 0

Latest Supreme Court Maintenance Judgements 2026: Complete Legal Guide For Husbands

Latest Supreme Court maintenance judgements 2026 explained for husbands. Know BNSS Section 144, alimony, wife’s income, EMIs, settlements, and legal defence. NEW DELHI: Maintenance cases in India are no longer simple “husband pays, wife claims” matters. The latest Supreme Court maintenance judgements of 2026 show one thing clearly: maintenance depends on income, capacity, liabilities, conduct, […]

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False 498A Case | “Husband’s Attention Towards Parents Can’t Be Ground For Wife To Live Separately & Claim Maintenance”: Madhya Pradesh High Court
High Court Jul 10, 2026 0

False 498A Case | “Husband’s Attention Towards Parents Can’t Be Ground For Wife To Live Separately & Claim Maintenance”: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Can a wife live separately and claim maintenance only because her husband gives attention to his parents and family? The Madhya Pradesh High Court said such a reason is not enough, especially when the wife failed to prove cruelty and the husband had already faced and cleared serious allegations. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court…

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