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The Central Information Commission clarified that a husband can seek generic income and TDS details of his wife under the RTI Act. The case strengthens transparency in matrimonial disputes, especially where maintenance and income disclosure are in question. Husband Can Seek Wife Income Under RTI: In a landmark order that may reshape transparency in matrimonial…
The Jharkhand High Court held that payment of alimony and grant of divorce do not automatically end a husband’s duty to pay maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. The Court reaffirmed that maintenance to the wife can continue despite one-time alimony, keeping the focus on preventing destitution rather than providing financial closure to the husband. RANCHI:…
Giving money to your wife every month is legal under tax law, but the same bank entries are increasingly being used by courts to fix long-term maintenance and alimony for husbands. What looks like support on paper quietly becomes a lifelong liability in practice. NEW DELHI: A recent wave of headlines warns Indian husbands: “If […]
The Delhi High Court has ruled that unproven adultery allegations cannot stop interim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However, if adultery is later proved in trial, the wife must return the entire maintenance amount with interest. New Delhi: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment that directly affects…
The Supreme Court has ruled that a husband’s responsibility to maintain his ex-wife does not end just because she is educated or has parental support. The Court enhanced monthly maintenance, citing inflation and the need for dignity after divorce. NEW DELHI: In a ruling on post-divorce maintenance, the Supreme Court of India said that a…
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