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The Madras High Court refused a wife’s plea for maintenance, saying her bedridden and financially weak husband cannot be forced to pay. The Court stressed that Section 125 CrPC is meant for support, not punishment. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court at the Madurai Bench has refused to grant maintenance to a woman, ruling that her…
Everything NRIs Must Know Before Filing for Divorce in India ; Custody, Maintenance, and Recognition of Foreign Decrees (2025-26 Legal Guide) Divorce is complicated, and for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), it comes with its own set of set-backs. Filing for divorce in India while living abroad involves navigating legal procedures, understanding jurisdiction rules, and handling documentation…
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a PIL that demanded a special law to protect men from alleged misuse of women-centric laws. The bench found the plea to be vague, unsupported by evidence, and not fit to be treated as public interest litigation. UTTAR PRADESH: The Allahabad High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)…
Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that though legal maintenance under Section 125 CrPC ends at majority, a father’s moral duty to support his children — especially during education — continues. The Court partly allowed the children’s plea for enhanced maintenance. SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has delivered a significant ruling on the responsibility of…
Justice Madan Pal Singh, Allahabad HC, draws a line between law and emotion, saying: A child husband can’t be punished for obligations he couldn’t legally fulfil. Allahabad High Court Maintenance Order: In a powerful and precedent setting decision, the Allahabad High Court has declared that a husband who was a minor at the time his…
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