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Merely Remaining Jobless Does Not Create Maintenance Right When Wife Is Highly Qualified: Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection Of Section 24 Maintenance To MD Gynecologist Wife
High Court Apr 29, 2026

Merely Remaining Jobless Does Not Create Maintenance Right When Wife Is Highly Qualified: Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection Of Section 24 Maintenance To MD Gynecologist Wife

Can an MD Gynecologist wife, who previously earned over ₹31 lakh annually, remain jobless and still claim maintenance under Section 24 HMA? Allahabad High Court says No, holds that voluntary unemployment does not create a right to maintenance and upholds rejection of her claim. PRAYAGRAJ: The High Court of Allahabad, while hearing a matrimonial dispute…
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Husband Must Pay â‚ą15 Lakh To Wife For Using Her Loan Money: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Maintenance-Linked Article 227 Petition, Calls It Abuse Of Legal Process
High Court Apr 24, 2026

Husband Must Pay â‚ą15 Lakh To Wife For Using Her Loan Money: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Maintenance-Linked Article 227 Petition, Calls It Abuse Of Legal Process

The Allahabad High Court not only dismissed the husband’s petition but also imposed heavy costs of ₹15 lakh. Would a financially dependent wife have received the same treatment as the husband in this matter? PRAYGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through Justice Vinod Diwakar, passed an order that courts must carefully examine facts and should not…

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Second Marriage Without Legal Divorce Is Blunder, But Dismissal From Service Is Civil Death: Bombay High Court Orders Reinstatement Of Railway Employee
High Court Apr 24, 2026

Second Marriage Without Legal Divorce Is Blunder, But Dismissal From Service Is Civil Death: Bombay High Court Orders Reinstatement Of Railway Employee

Can punishment truly be called justice if it leaves a man unable to feed himself? Bombay High Court held that punishment must be proportionate and should not push an employee into poverty and helplessness. Mumbai: The Bombay High Court, in an important judgment by Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Hiten Venegavkar, gave major relief to…

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Wife Accused Of Trying To Kill Husband By Burning Him Alive: Punjab & Haryana HC Stops Earlier Maintenance Order
High Court Apr 24, 2026

Wife Accused Of Trying To Kill Husband By Burning Him Alive: Punjab & Haryana HC Stops Earlier Maintenance Order

Can a wife accused of attempting to kill her husband still claim maintenance? Punjab & Haryana High Court has now stayed such an order. The case has raised serious questions on misuse of legal remedies while a criminal trial is already going on. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed an earlier order…

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Husband Can’t Hide Income Details To Escape Maintenance: Delhi High Court Upholds ₹13,000 Monthly Order
High Court Apr 23, 2026

Husband Can’t Hide Income Details To Escape Maintenance: Delhi High Court Upholds ₹13,000 Monthly Order

Can claiming low salary save a husband from maintenance? Delhi High Court gave a strong answer in this case. Court found hidden financial details and upheld ₹13,000 monthly support order—full facts may surprise readers. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid paying maintenance by claiming low income while hiding…

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Husband Must Pay â‚ą15 Lakh To Wife For Using Her Loan Money: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Maintenance-Linked Article 227 Petition, Calls It Abuse Of Legal Process
High Court Apr 24, 2026 0

Husband Must Pay â‚ą15 Lakh To Wife For Using Her Loan Money: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Maintenance-Linked Article 227 Petition, Calls It Abuse Of Legal Process

The Allahabad High Court not only dismissed the husband’s petition but also imposed heavy costs of ₹15 lakh. Would a financially dependent wife have received the same treatment as the husband in this matter? PRAYGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through Justice Vinod Diwakar, passed an order that courts must carefully examine facts and should not…

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Second Marriage Without Legal Divorce Is Blunder, But Dismissal From Service Is Civil Death: Bombay High Court Orders Reinstatement Of Railway Employee
High Court Apr 24, 2026 0

Second Marriage Without Legal Divorce Is Blunder, But Dismissal From Service Is Civil Death: Bombay High Court Orders Reinstatement Of Railway Employee

Can punishment truly be called justice if it leaves a man unable to feed himself? Bombay High Court held that punishment must be proportionate and should not push an employee into poverty and helplessness. Mumbai: The Bombay High Court, in an important judgment by Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Hiten Venegavkar, gave major relief to…

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Husband Can’t Hide Income Details To Escape Maintenance: Delhi High Court Upholds ₹13,000 Monthly Order
High Court Apr 23, 2026 0

Husband Can’t Hide Income Details To Escape Maintenance: Delhi High Court Upholds ₹13,000 Monthly Order

Can claiming low salary save a husband from maintenance? Delhi High Court gave a strong answer in this case. Court found hidden financial details and upheld ₹13,000 monthly support order—full facts may surprise readers. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid paying maintenance by claiming low income while hiding…

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