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The Allahabad High Court, while clarifying that streedhan is the wife’s absolute property, has raised a deeper concern in matrimonial disputes— Does the concept of streedhan override a husband’s right to seek protection for property taken from his house? In a judgment dated 16 March 2026, Justice Chawan Prakash of the Allahabad High Court quashed…
Despite retirement and reduced income, husband remains financially liable, as highlighted by the Delhi High Court. Do the Courts prioritize declared income or earning ability while deciding maintenance? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Amit Mahajan, dismissed a husband’s plea seeking reduction of maintenance payable to his wife and…
Even when the wife earns, the law says it’s not enough to deny maintenance—raising serious questions about financial parity. If income isn’t the benchmark, then what actually protects a husband from unlimited liability? AHMEDABAD: In a recent decision, Honourable Mr. Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar of the Gujarat High Court dealt with a case where a husband challenged the increase in maintenance granted to his wife, reflecting a wider trend where…
Laws Meant for Protection Are Destroying Innocent Men. An FIR is filed and a man’s life collapses before any evidence is tested. This is not about rare misuse; it’s a growing legal reality every husband must understand before it’s too late. NEW DELHI: Walk into any criminal court dealing with matrimonial disputes, and a pattern becomes immediately visible. A man often accompanied by ageing parents is not […]
Delhi High Court ordered that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC should run from the date of filing of the application, while prolonged proceedings can still result in years of accumulated arrears and financial strain on husbands. NEW DELHI: In an important ruling on maintenance law, the Delhi High Court held that maintenance should normally be granted from the date when the application is filed. The…
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