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Wife Cannot Invoke Senior Citizens Act To Seek Maintenance Against Husband Who Is Also A Senior Citizen; Karnataka High Court Quashes Joint Katha Order
Latest News Jun 16, 2026

Wife Cannot Invoke Senior Citizens Act To Seek Maintenance Against Husband Who Is Also A Senior Citizen; Karnataka High Court Quashes Joint Katha Order

Can the Senior Citizens Act be used to settle matrimonial disputes between spouses? The Karnataka High Court clarified that the Act is a welfare legislation meant to protect senior citizens and cannot be converted into a forum for deciding husband-wife disputes. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court, in an important judgment delivered by Justice Lalitha Kanneganti,…
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Can Husband Stop Maintenance If Wife Is Working? Indian Law, Supreme Court Judgments & The Reality Men Must Know
498A May 18, 2026

Can Husband Stop Maintenance If Wife Is Working? Indian Law, Supreme Court Judgments & The Reality Men Must Know

Can a husband stop paying maintenance if wife is working in India? Read the latest legal position, Supreme Court judgments, High Court rulings, and practical defence strategy. NEW DELHI: Yes, a husband can seek cancellation, reduction, or denial of maintenance if the wife is working and earning sufficient income to maintain herself. But no, maintenance […]

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Wife’s MBA Degree, Prior Corporate Experience Not Enough To Deny Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court
High Court May 11, 2026

Wife’s MBA Degree, Prior Corporate Experience Not Enough To Deny Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court

Can A Husband Be Dragged Into Years Of Maintenance Litigation Even After A Marriage Lasting Barely One Month? The Allahabad High Court says Yes, holding that maintenance proceedings can continue even where the wife is highly qualified or previously employed. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court recently dealt with a long-running maintenance dispute between a husband…

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No Maintenance To The Wife Who Leaves Husband Without Valid Reason: Gujarat High Court
High Court May 9, 2026

No Maintenance To The Wife Who Leaves Husband Without Valid Reason: Gujarat High Court

Can a wife claim maintenance after leaving her husband without a strong legal reason? The Gujarat High Court has now given a clear answer in a case that is drawing major attention. The court closely examined the woman’s own statements during the case and found important contradictions that changed the outcome completely. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat…

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Loan EMIs, Financial Commitments Or Mother’s Higher Income Cannot Override Father’s Duty Towards Children: Gujarat High Court Enhances Maintenance For Minor Triplets
High Court May 8, 2026

Loan EMIs, Financial Commitments Or Mother’s Higher Income Cannot Override Father’s Duty Towards Children: Gujarat High Court Enhances Maintenance For Minor Triplets

Does A Mother’s Government Job And Higher Salary Reduce The Father’s Maintenance Liability? The Gujarat High Court rejected this argument and held that a father’s legal duty towards children cannot be avoided merely because the mother is financially stronger. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, through Justice Gita Gopi, held that a father cannot escape his…

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Can Husband Stop Maintenance If Wife Is Working? Indian Law, Supreme Court Judgments & The Reality Men Must Know
498A May 18, 2026 0

Can Husband Stop Maintenance If Wife Is Working? Indian Law, Supreme Court Judgments & The Reality Men Must Know

Can a husband stop paying maintenance if wife is working in India? Read the latest legal position, Supreme Court judgments, High Court rulings, and practical defence strategy. NEW DELHI: Yes, a husband can seek cancellation, reduction, or denial of maintenance if the wife is working and earning sufficient income to maintain herself. But no, maintenance […]

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Wife’s MBA Degree, Prior Corporate Experience Not Enough To Deny Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court
High Court May 11, 2026 0

Wife’s MBA Degree, Prior Corporate Experience Not Enough To Deny Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court

Can A Husband Be Dragged Into Years Of Maintenance Litigation Even After A Marriage Lasting Barely One Month? The Allahabad High Court says Yes, holding that maintenance proceedings can continue even where the wife is highly qualified or previously employed. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court recently dealt with a long-running maintenance dispute between a husband…

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No Maintenance To The Wife Who Leaves Husband Without Valid Reason: Gujarat High Court
High Court May 9, 2026 0

No Maintenance To The Wife Who Leaves Husband Without Valid Reason: Gujarat High Court

Can a wife claim maintenance after leaving her husband without a strong legal reason? The Gujarat High Court has now given a clear answer in a case that is drawing major attention. The court closely examined the woman’s own statements during the case and found important contradictions that changed the outcome completely. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat…

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Loan EMIs, Financial Commitments Or Mother’s Higher Income Cannot Override Father’s Duty Towards Children: Gujarat High Court Enhances Maintenance For Minor Triplets
High Court May 8, 2026 0

Loan EMIs, Financial Commitments Or Mother’s Higher Income Cannot Override Father’s Duty Towards Children: Gujarat High Court Enhances Maintenance For Minor Triplets

Does A Mother’s Government Job And Higher Salary Reduce The Father’s Maintenance Liability? The Gujarat High Court rejected this argument and held that a father’s legal duty towards children cannot be avoided merely because the mother is financially stronger. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, through Justice Gita Gopi, held that a father cannot escape his…

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