The Andhra Pradesh High Court transferred the husband’s divorce case to the wife’s city. Despite private employment commitments, the court prioritised the convenience of the wife. The ruling reinforces how hardship in matrimonial cases is often assessed through a one-sided lens. AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati, presided over by Justice V. Gopala…
The Allahabad High Court has suspended the conviction and sentence of a government servant convicted under the POCSO Act, holding that “His Right To Earn Livelihood Can’t Be Curtailed”. The Court noted that the appeal may not be heard soon due to heavy pendency and granted bail during the appeal. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court…
Indian courts recognise education and earning capacity, yet husbands are still routinely ordered to pay maintenance.Interim orders, delays, and cautious judicial approaches continue to place the financial burden squarely on men. Educated Wife & Maintenance: Maintenance laws in India were enacted to prevent financial destitution and preserve basic human dignity after marital breakdown. They were […]
The Delhi High Court has ruled that caregiving by a single parent cannot be judged through a gendered lens. The Court also set aside a family court order on maintenance for ignoring financial deductions borne by a single father. Single Fathers Can’t Judged with Gender Bias in Child Care: The Delhi High Court has delivered…
The Bombay High Court ruled that inflated maintenance cannot be fixed only on the basis of a husband’s high salary. The amount must match the real needs of the wife and children, not a fixed percentage of income. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court has made it clear that just because a husband earns a high…
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