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DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access
High Court Apr 21, 2026 0

DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access

Uttarakhand High Court held says, the husband must first rebut the statutory presumption of legitimacy through strong evidence before DNA testing is considered. How can a husband prove paternity doubts in court when access to scientific evidence itself depends on prior proof? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court, in a recent judgment delivered by Justice Pankaj…

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Adult Son’s Earning Capacity No Defence | Wife’s Alimony Right Stands “Independent”: Rajasthan High Court Enhances Amount to ₹40 Lakh Despite Husband’s Financial Burdens
High Court Apr 8, 2026 0

Adult Son’s Earning Capacity No Defence | Wife’s Alimony Right Stands “Independent”: Rajasthan High Court Enhances Amount to ₹40 Lakh Despite Husband’s Financial Burdens

When the wife has earning capacity and even adult sons who can earn, should the husband’s liability reduce or shift away? The Rajasthan High Court says no — Wife’s right to alimony remains independent and is not cancelled by her sons’ earning capacity. In a recent judgment dated 1 April 2026, the Rajasthan High Court…

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Repeated Court Absence and Non-Payment of Maintenance Held as Mental Cruelty: Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce to Wife After Husband Abandoned Proceedings
Latest News Feb 23, 2026 0

Repeated Court Absence and Non-Payment of Maintenance Held as Mental Cruelty: Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce to Wife After Husband Abandoned Proceedings

The Rajasthan High Court granted divorce to the wife, holding that the husband’s repeated court absence and failure to pay maintenance amounted to mental cruelty. Does treating procedural default as cruelty overlook the real hardships men face with multiple cases, financial strain, and legal burdens? JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, in a ruling…

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Pawan Singh Divorce Case | Judge Sir, I Want ₹10 Crore Maintenance Or My Husband Back: Actor’s Wife Jyoti Singh In Court
Latest News Feb 13, 2026 0

Pawan Singh Divorce Case | Judge Sir, I Want ₹10 Crore Maintenance Or My Husband Back: Actor’s Wife Jyoti Singh In Court

In the Ara Family Court, Jyoti Singh sought ₹10 crore maintenance from Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh, stating she wants to continue the marriage or receive financial settlement. The court has prioritised reconciliation while the high-value maintenance claim brings financial accountability into sharp focus. Pawan Singh Divorce Case: The Family Court at Ara, Bihar, is currently…

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