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How Men Can Protect Themselves In Live-In Relationships: Complete Legal Guide 2026
498A Jun 11, 2026 0

How Men Can Protect Themselves In Live-In Relationships: Complete Legal Guide 2026

Men in live-in relationships face DV Act, maintenance, false promise to marry, property and criminal risks. Know Indian laws, case laws and precautions for 2026. NEW DELHI: Live-in relationships in India are no longer just private choices between two adults. They can become legal battles involving domestic violence allegations, maintenance claims, property disputes, false promise […]

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Husband Sending Legal Notice To Wife Isn’t Enough To Enforce A Conjugal Rights Decree: Karnataka High Court Drops Major Bombshell
High Court Jun 4, 2026 0

Husband Sending Legal Notice To Wife Isn’t Enough To Enforce A Conjugal Rights Decree: Karnataka High Court Drops Major Bombshell

Can A Husband Stop Paying Maintenance If His Wife Refuses To Return Despite An RCR Decree? The Karnataka High Court held that a wife refusing to return does not automatically end maintenance. An RCR decree must be enforced through proper legal proceedings, not merely by sending legal notices. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court, through Justice…

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Wife Running Clinic Without Husband’s Knowledge Not Mental Cruelty: Supreme Court Upholds Divorce But Removes Cruelty & Desertion Findings Against Wife
Latest News May 13, 2026 0

Wife Running Clinic Without Husband’s Knowledge Not Mental Cruelty: Supreme Court Upholds Divorce But Removes Cruelty & Desertion Findings Against Wife

When spouses stop emotionally functioning as a family, does the law still force continuation of marriage? The Supreme Court upheld divorce after marital breakdown, but removed cruelty and desertion findings against the wife. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, in judgment delivered by Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vikram Nath, strongly criticised the approach…

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