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Special Marriage Act | Husband And Wife Never Cohabited, Marriage Existed Only On Paper: Delhi High Court Waives One-Year Divorce Waiting Period
High Court Jun 2, 2026 0

Special Marriage Act | Husband And Wife Never Cohabited, Marriage Existed Only On Paper: Delhi High Court Waives One-Year Divorce Waiting Period

Can a couple be forced to wait one year for divorce when there is no chance of reconciliation? The Delhi High Court observed that legal procedures should not prolong hardship and allowed waiver of the waiting period in a case involving exceptional circumstances. NEW DELHI: In an important judgment delivered on May 29, 2026, Justice…

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₹89 Lakh Taken, Divorce Refused, Demanded ₹170 Crore More? Supreme Court Calls Wife’s Claim ‘Highly Egregious’, Quashes DV Case Against Husband
Supreme Court Jun 1, 2026 0

₹89 Lakh Taken, Divorce Refused, Demanded ₹170 Crore More? Supreme Court Calls Wife’s Claim ‘Highly Egregious’, Quashes DV Case Against Husband

Can Mediation Settlements Be Ignored After Receiving The Benefits In Divorce Cases? The Supreme Court held that parties cannot accept the benefits of a settlement and later refuse to honour its terms. Such conduct undermines the very foundation of the mediation process. NEW DELHI: In a DV case, a Bench of Justice Rajesh Bindal and…

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Spouse Cannot Back Out of Mutual Divorce After Full Settlement Agreement: Supreme Court Slams Wife’s U-Turn After Crores Exchange
Latest News Apr 14, 2026 0

Spouse Cannot Back Out of Mutual Divorce After Full Settlement Agreement: Supreme Court Slams Wife’s U-Turn After Crores Exchange

A court-approved settlement involving crores was fully acted upon—then suddenly challenged. What followed exposes how legal processes can be stretched beyond fairness, raising serious concerns about misuse. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal, highlighted how legal processes can…

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Wife Already Took ₹16 Lakhs From Ex-Husband And Hid It From The Court: P&H High Court Rejects Woman’s Maintenance Plea
High Court Apr 1, 2026 0

Wife Already Took ₹16 Lakhs From Ex-Husband And Hid It From The Court: P&H High Court Rejects Woman’s Maintenance Plea

She took ₹16 lakh as full settlement—but never told the Court while demanding more. The Punjab & Haryana High Court stepped in—raising a critical question: how far can concealment go before justice is compromised? CHANDIGARH: The Punjab & Haryana High Court, in a judgment by Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal, set aside a maintenance order after…

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