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Legal Risks Men Face In Modern Relationships In India: 498A, Maintenance, False Promise To Marry, Live-In Cases & DV Act
498A May 4, 2026 0

Legal Risks Men Face In Modern Relationships In India: 498A, Maintenance, False Promise To Marry, Live-In Cases & DV Act

Modern relationships can expose Indian men to criminal cases, maintenance claims, DV Act proceedings, false promise to marry allegations, and arrest risk. Know the law, case laws, and precautions. NEW DELHI: Modern relationships in India are no longer only emotional. They are legal minefields. A man may enter a relationship thinking it is private, consensual […]

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Husband Cannot Be Burdened For Interim Maintenance Under HMA When Final Maintenance Is Already Awarded Under Section 125 CrPC: Karnataka High Court
High Court May 2, 2026 0

Husband Cannot Be Burdened For Interim Maintenance Under HMA When Final Maintenance Is Already Awarded Under Section 125 CrPC: Karnataka High Court

Can a husband be compelled to bear two maintenance liabilities—interim and final—for the same matrimonial cause? The Karnataka High Court held that such parallel imposition is legally unsustainable, as final maintenance determined on merits assumes primacy over interim arrangements. BENGALURU: In a recent judgment, the Karnataka High Court, presided over by Dr. K. Manmadha Rao,…

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5 Rights Every Husband Should Know In India: Most Ignored Legal Protections
498A May 2, 2026 0

5 Rights Every Husband Should Know In India: Most Ignored Legal Protections

Every Indian husband must know these 5 ignored legal rights in 498A, maintenance, arrest, custody and false matrimonial cases. NEW DELHI: Most husbands enter litigation too late. They react after FIR, arrest threat, maintenance notice, child separation, orfalse allegations. The truth is simple: Indian law is not only about allegations; it is also about procedure, […]

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Wife Cannot Use RTI As A Shortcut In Maintenance Claims: Delhi High Court Protects Husband’s Financial Privacy, Holds Income Tax Details To Be Personal Information
High Court May 1, 2026 0

Wife Cannot Use RTI As A Shortcut In Maintenance Claims: Delhi High Court Protects Husband’s Financial Privacy, Holds Income Tax Details To Be Personal Information

Can RTI be used as a tool in maintenance cases to access a man’s personal financial data? The Delhi High Court held that such information cannot be accessed through RTI and must be disclosed only through the proper legal process before the concerned court. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav,…

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