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Husband Must Pay â‚ą15 Lakh To Wife For Using Her Loan Money: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Maintenance-Linked Article 227 Petition, Calls It Abuse Of Legal Process
High Court Apr 24, 2026

Husband Must Pay â‚ą15 Lakh To Wife For Using Her Loan Money: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Maintenance-Linked Article 227 Petition, Calls It Abuse Of Legal Process

The Allahabad High Court not only dismissed the husband’s petition but also imposed heavy costs of ₹15 lakh. Would a financially dependent wife have received the same treatment as the husband in this matter? PRAYGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through Justice Vinod Diwakar, passed an order that courts must carefully examine facts and should not…
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498A Weaponization Exposed: Supreme Court Slams 7-Year Delay And Quashes Case Against Husband’s Family, Calling Allegations Vague & Implausible
Supreme Court Mar 27, 2026

498A Weaponization Exposed: Supreme Court Slams 7-Year Delay And Quashes Case Against Husband’s Family, Calling Allegations Vague & Implausible

Serious criminal charges can destroy reputations and families, but the law still demands proof and credibility. Is mere accusation under 498A, along with claims of molestation and miscarriage, enough to prosecute without documents or witnesses? NEW DELHI: In an important judgment dated 25 March 2026, Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court…

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Oral & Anal Sex Between Husband and Wife Not a Crime Under Section 377 IPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court
High Court Mar 26, 2026

Oral & Anal Sex Between Husband and Wife Not a Crime Under Section 377 IPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Can a husband be charged under Section 377 for acts within marriage? High Court gives a clear answer—but the case doesn’t end there. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that sexual acts like oral and anal sex between a husband and wife cannot be treated as an offence under Section 377 of the…

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Husband Still Liable to Pay Maintenance To His Wife Even After Serving Jail Time for Default: Allahabad High Court
High Court Mar 25, 2026

Husband Still Liable to Pay Maintenance To His Wife Even After Serving Jail Time for Default: Allahabad High Court

Went to jail for maintenance dues — but still forced to pay everything again?This Allahabad High Court ruling exposes how liability continues even after imprisonment — read the full story. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has made it clear that even if a husband is sent to civil prison for not paying maintenance, his legal…

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498A Targets Only Grave Cruelty, Not Incompatibility Or Imperfect Marriages: Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against Husband And In-Laws
High Court Mar 14, 2026

498A Targets Only Grave Cruelty, Not Incompatibility Or Imperfect Marriages: Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against Husband And In-Laws

Can normal marriage disagreements be treated as criminal cruelty under Section 498A? Karnataka High Court says NO – strong remarks expose how ordinary disputes can turn into criminal cases. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has clarified an important point regarding Section 498A of the IPC, stating that the law is meant only for serious cases…

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498A Weaponization Exposed: Supreme Court Slams 7-Year Delay And Quashes Case Against Husband’s Family, Calling Allegations Vague & Implausible
Supreme Court Mar 27, 2026 0

498A Weaponization Exposed: Supreme Court Slams 7-Year Delay And Quashes Case Against Husband’s Family, Calling Allegations Vague & Implausible

Serious criminal charges can destroy reputations and families, but the law still demands proof and credibility. Is mere accusation under 498A, along with claims of molestation and miscarriage, enough to prosecute without documents or witnesses? NEW DELHI: In an important judgment dated 25 March 2026, Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court…

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Husband Still Liable to Pay Maintenance To His Wife Even After Serving Jail Time for Default: Allahabad High Court
High Court Mar 25, 2026 0

Husband Still Liable to Pay Maintenance To His Wife Even After Serving Jail Time for Default: Allahabad High Court

Went to jail for maintenance dues — but still forced to pay everything again?This Allahabad High Court ruling exposes how liability continues even after imprisonment — read the full story. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has made it clear that even if a husband is sent to civil prison for not paying maintenance, his legal…

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498A Targets Only Grave Cruelty, Not Incompatibility Or Imperfect Marriages: Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against Husband And In-Laws
High Court Mar 14, 2026 0

498A Targets Only Grave Cruelty, Not Incompatibility Or Imperfect Marriages: Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against Husband And In-Laws

Can normal marriage disagreements be treated as criminal cruelty under Section 498A? Karnataka High Court says NO – strong remarks expose how ordinary disputes can turn into criminal cases. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has clarified an important point regarding Section 498A of the IPC, stating that the law is meant only for serious cases…

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