The Bombay High Court ruled that a financially independent working wife cannot claim interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. However, the Court ordered that child maintenance must be paid from the date of application, not from the date of order. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court clearly held that interim maintenance under…
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 Delhi High Court Enhances maintenance for a wife and minor child to ₹1,50,000 per month. Even though the wife was educated and employed as an Assistant Professor, the Court held that her income was insufficient to match the lifestyle she enjoyed during marriage, given the husband’s annual income exceeding ₹1 crore. Brief Facts of […]
Restitution of Conjugal Rights under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act is one of the most misunderstood remedies in Indian matrimonial litigation. NEW DELHI: A wife leaves the matrimonial home, and the first advice many husbands receive is: “File RCR. It will show the court that you want her back.” Then come the supposed […]
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