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She was called the “second wife” and given only half the pension. But can the government keep the remaining money when no other legal claimant exists? The Punjab and Haryana High Court answered this question and protected the family’s rightful entitlement. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, led by Justice Namit Kumar, has ruled…
A man was taken from his home and kept in a police lockup for 24 hours—but was any crime even registered? The Allahabad High Court found serious violations of personal liberty and ordered compensation. What exactly happened? PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment delivered by Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Sanjiv Kumar, the Allahabad High Court held…
Is a school certificate alone enough to prove a girl’s age in a rape case?The J&K and Ladakh Court ruled that an unverified school certificate, without evidence showing the basis of the recorded date of birth, cannot conclusively establish minority. SRINAGAR: In a judgment dated April 24, 2026, Justice Sanjay Dhar of the High Court…
Can sending kiss emojis to another person become an issue in a divorce case? The J&K and Ladakh High Court allowed the issue to remain part of the proceedings, leaving it to the trial court to examine the evidence and determine its relevance. JAMMU: In a judgment dated June 4, 2026, Justice Rahul Bharti of…
Can courts grant mutual consent divorce when both spouses accuse each other of cruelty? Delhi High Court says No, separate divorce petitions by husband and wife do not automatically become a mutual-consent divorce case. NEW DELHI: In a judgment dated 29 May 2026, Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Renu Bhatnagar of the Delhi High Court…
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