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Daughter-In-Law Cannot Claim Lifetime Stay In In-Laws’ House Under DV Act Or Senior Citizens Act: Delhi High Court Upholds Eviction Rights Of Elderly Couple
High Court May 22, 2026

Daughter-In-Law Cannot Claim Lifetime Stay In In-Laws’ House Under DV Act Or Senior Citizens Act: Delhi High Court Upholds Eviction Rights Of Elderly Couple

Can Elderly Parents Be Forced To Sacrifice Their Peaceful Life Because Of Matrimonial Disputes? The Delhi High Court recognised that senior citizens cannot be compelled to suffer harassment or lose peaceful enjoyment of their self-acquired property because of disputes between their son and daughter-in-law. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, in a judgment by Justice…
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Maintenance Cases Are Crushing Salaried Husbands; Law Was Meant To Prevent Starvation, Not To Punish Innocent Men: Rajasthan High Court
High Court May 21, 2026

Maintenance Cases Are Crushing Salaried Husbands; Law Was Meant To Prevent Starvation, Not To Punish Innocent Men: Rajasthan High Court

Can Courts Force Husbands To Pay Huge Maintenance Arrears After 10 Years? Rajasthan High Court Gives Big Relief. JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High Court has said that maintenance laws are meant to prevent starvation and helplessness, not to financially destroy a husband with massive arrears after years of delay in court proceedings. The Court observed that…

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Wife Arranged Daughter’s Marriage With Divorced Relative Without Informing Husband: Madras High Court Grants Divorce To Man Citing Mental Cruelty
High Court May 20, 2026

Wife Arranged Daughter’s Marriage With Divorced Relative Without Informing Husband: Madras High Court Grants Divorce To Man Citing Mental Cruelty

Can a father be treated like a stranger in his own daughter’s marriage? The Madras High Court recognised the pain suffered by the father and granted divorce after finding that the husband was kept in the dark while the wife secretly arranged their daughter’s marriage. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has granted divorce to a…

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Dowry Harassment Case | “Common Practice To Implicate Husband’s Family”: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Wife’s Plea Against In-Laws Over “Bald And Omnibus” Allegations
High Court May 20, 2026

Dowry Harassment Case | “Common Practice To Implicate Husband’s Family”: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Wife’s Plea Against In-Laws Over “Bald And Omnibus” Allegations

Are general accusations enough for summoning in-laws d in dowry cases? Allahabad High Court says— No and upholds the lower court’s orders refusing to summon the husband’s relatives due to a lack of specific allegations. In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court refused to interfere with the orders of the lower courts, which had…

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Doctor Acquitted In 498A & 377 IPC Case After 10-Year Legal Battle: Bengaluru Court Lays Down 4-Ingredient Test For Cases Involving Adults
Latest News May 20, 2026

Doctor Acquitted In 498A & 377 IPC Case After 10-Year Legal Battle: Bengaluru Court Lays Down 4-Ingredient Test For Cases Involving Adults

Can an adult be prosecuted under Section 377 without proof of lack of consent? A Bengaluru trial court has now given one of the clearest answers after Navtej Johar landmark case. In a major acquittal, the court also stressed that serious criminal allegations require stricter scrutiny and stronger evidence. KARNATAKA: In a significant judgment with…

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Maintenance Cases Are Crushing Salaried Husbands; Law Was Meant To Prevent Starvation, Not To Punish Innocent Men: Rajasthan High Court
High Court May 21, 2026 0

Maintenance Cases Are Crushing Salaried Husbands; Law Was Meant To Prevent Starvation, Not To Punish Innocent Men: Rajasthan High Court

Can Courts Force Husbands To Pay Huge Maintenance Arrears After 10 Years? Rajasthan High Court Gives Big Relief. JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High Court has said that maintenance laws are meant to prevent starvation and helplessness, not to financially destroy a husband with massive arrears after years of delay in court proceedings. The Court observed that…

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Wife Arranged Daughter’s Marriage With Divorced Relative Without Informing Husband: Madras High Court Grants Divorce To Man Citing Mental Cruelty
High Court May 20, 2026 0

Wife Arranged Daughter’s Marriage With Divorced Relative Without Informing Husband: Madras High Court Grants Divorce To Man Citing Mental Cruelty

Can a father be treated like a stranger in his own daughter’s marriage? The Madras High Court recognised the pain suffered by the father and granted divorce after finding that the husband was kept in the dark while the wife secretly arranged their daughter’s marriage. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has granted divorce to a…

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Dowry Harassment Case | “Common Practice To Implicate Husband’s Family”: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Wife’s Plea Against In-Laws Over “Bald And Omnibus” Allegations
High Court May 20, 2026 0

Dowry Harassment Case | “Common Practice To Implicate Husband’s Family”: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Wife’s Plea Against In-Laws Over “Bald And Omnibus” Allegations

Are general accusations enough for summoning in-laws d in dowry cases? Allahabad High Court says— No and upholds the lower court’s orders refusing to summon the husband’s relatives due to a lack of specific allegations. In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court refused to interfere with the orders of the lower courts, which had…

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Doctor Acquitted In 498A & 377 IPC Case After 10-Year Legal Battle: Bengaluru Court Lays Down 4-Ingredient Test For Cases Involving Adults
Latest News May 20, 2026 0

Doctor Acquitted In 498A & 377 IPC Case After 10-Year Legal Battle: Bengaluru Court Lays Down 4-Ingredient Test For Cases Involving Adults

Can an adult be prosecuted under Section 377 without proof of lack of consent? A Bengaluru trial court has now given one of the clearest answers after Navtej Johar landmark case. In a major acquittal, the court also stressed that serious criminal allegations require stricter scrutiny and stronger evidence. KARNATAKA: In a significant judgment with…

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