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Can a husband’s high income alone justify higher interim maintenance when he is supporting both children and the wife has qualifications, property benefits and her own income? The Delhi High Court has reduced maintenance from Rs 30,000 to Rs 25,000 per month after examining what the Family Court failed to properly weigh. NEW DELHI: The…
Can a wife continue receiving interim maintenance even when the husband places clear evidence of an adulterous relationship before the court? The Supreme Court has explained when such maintenance can be stopped—and why a husband’s evidence cannot simply be ignored until the final hearing. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court, on July 31, 2026, held that…
Can a wife receive maintenance twice for the same period from different courts? Gautam Budh Nagar Court answered this question while deciding interim maintenance in a case that could impact many matrimonial disputes. NOIDA: The Civil Judge (Junior Division), Gautam Budh Nagar has held that a wife cannot receive double maintenance for the same period…
Can a husband be forced to pay maintenance even after losing his job? The Karnataka High Court examined whether unemployment can legally excuse a husband from supporting his wife and child. BENGALURU:The Karnataka High Court has held that a husband cannot avoid paying maintenance to his wife and child merely by claiming that he is…
Can an employed spouse’s claimed income be accepted without proof while the other spouse’s salary is presumed? The MP High Court held that such a maintenance determination is legally unsustainable and must be based on verified financial evidence. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Family Court acts illegally when it…
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