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Long Live-In Relationship Not Enough. Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance From Partner U/S 125 CrPC If 1st Marriage Is Still Valid: Allahabad High Court
High Court Dec 19, 2025

Long Live-In Relationship Not Enough. Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance From Partner U/S 125 CrPC If 1st Marriage Is Still Valid: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC from a live-in partner if her first marriage is still legally subsisting. Even long cohabitation cannot give the legal status of “wife” when no valid divorce exists. Live-In Relationship Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance: The Allahabad High Court has clearly held…
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Wife Hiding Income Not Entitled to Maintenance: Delhi High Court’s Strong Warning Against False Claims Under DV Act
High Court Dec 15, 2025

Wife Hiding Income Not Entitled to Maintenance: Delhi High Court’s Strong Warning Against False Claims Under DV Act

The Delhi High Court upheld that a wife who hides her income cannot claim Maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However, the Court protected the child’s rights and ordered rent support for basic residence. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying that honesty in income disclosure is a basic requirement for…

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Alimony vs Maintenance in India: The Real Legal Difference Every Man Must Know Before Divorce
Articles Dec 13, 2025

Alimony vs Maintenance in India: The Real Legal Difference Every Man Must Know Before Divorce

Alimony and maintenance are not the same, but Indian courts often blur the line, creating lifelong financial pressure on men. This detailed legal news article explains the difference in simple Indian English and exposes how misuse happens in real life. NEW DELHI: In India, divorce is no longer just an emotional breakdown of a marriage. […]

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Supreme Court Praises Wife For Not Demanding Alimony In Divorce Settlement: “Rare Nowadays”
Supreme Court Dec 13, 2025

Supreme Court Praises Wife For Not Demanding Alimony In Divorce Settlement: “Rare Nowadays”

Praises Wife For Not Demanding Alimony In Divorce Settlement

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Allahabad High Court: Why Should the Husband Pay? Working Wife Not Entitled to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
High Court Dec 12, 2025

Allahabad High Court: Why Should the Husband Pay? Working Wife Not Entitled to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife who is earning a sufficient monthly salary cannot entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. The Court also criticised the wife for hiding her employment details and approaching the court without clean hands. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court clearly held that a Working Wife who is earning…

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Wife Hiding Income Not Entitled to Maintenance: Delhi High Court’s Strong Warning Against False Claims Under DV Act
High Court Dec 15, 2025 0

Wife Hiding Income Not Entitled to Maintenance: Delhi High Court’s Strong Warning Against False Claims Under DV Act

The Delhi High Court upheld that a wife who hides her income cannot claim Maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However, the Court protected the child’s rights and ordered rent support for basic residence. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying that honesty in income disclosure is a basic requirement for…

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Allahabad High Court: Why Should the Husband Pay? Working Wife Not Entitled to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
High Court Dec 12, 2025 0

Allahabad High Court: Why Should the Husband Pay? Working Wife Not Entitled to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife who is earning a sufficient monthly salary cannot entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. The Court also criticised the wife for hiding her employment details and approaching the court without clean hands. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court clearly held that a Working Wife who is earning…

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