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Domestic Violence Act | No Formal Marriage Proof Required; Bombay High Court Refuses Husband’s Plea Against Maintenance Enhancement
High Court Mar 02, 2026

Domestic Violence Act | No Formal Marriage Proof Required; Bombay High Court Refuses Husband’s Plea Against Maintenance Enhancement

Does “Domestic Relationship” Under Section 2(f) Ensure an Efficacious Maintenance Remedy Without Formal Marriage? Bombay High Court held that maintenance can be granted even without formal proof of marriage, as cohabitation alone may create financial liability for husbands. AURANGABAD: In a judgment delivered on 16 February 2026, Justice Abhay S. Waghwase of the Bombay High…
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Delhi High Court Says Wife Income Cannot Be Assumed at Interim Maintenance Stage, Enhances Maintenance Amount
High Court Jan 7, 2026

Delhi High Court Says Wife Income Cannot Be Assumed at Interim Maintenance Stage, Enhances Maintenance Amount

Delhi High Court held that a wife cannot be presumed to be earning without proof while deciding interim maintenance. The Court enhanced interim maintenance by applying minimum wages based on the husband’s qualifications and place of work. Wife Income Can’t Be Assumed at Maintenance Stage: The Delhi High Court has clearly ruled that at the…

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Husband’s Foreign Salary Not An ATM. It Does Not Entitle Wife To Claim Maintenance: Delhi High Court
High Court Jan 5, 2026

Husband’s Foreign Salary Not An ATM. It Does Not Entitle Wife To Claim Maintenance: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband’s foreign income cannot be simply converted into Indian currency to fix maintenance. The Court stressed that cost of living abroad and real circumstances must be considered before deciding maintenance. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clearly held that a Husband Foreign Salary earned in foreign…

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Law Becoming A Weapon. Man Dragged Without Due Process: Madras High Court Saves Husband From Unlawful Arrest In Maintenance Case
Latest News Dec 5, 2025

Law Becoming A Weapon. Man Dragged Without Due Process: Madras High Court Saves Husband From Unlawful Arrest In Maintenance Case

Madras High Court quashed a Non-Bailable Warrant issued against a husband in a maintenance case, saying the Magistrate skipped the legally required steps. The Court stressed that summons → bailable warrant → NBW is the mandatory sequence under Section 87 CrPC. Court Save Husband From Unlawful Arrest: The Madras High Court, while hearing a criminal…

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Kerala High Court Says Independent Witnesses Not Needed in 498A Cases, Raising Fresh Concerns for Men Facing Unverified Allegations
Latest News Dec 5, 2025

Kerala High Court Says Independent Witnesses Not Needed in 498A Cases, Raising Fresh Concerns for Men Facing Unverified Allegations

Kerala High Court ruled that 498A cruelty cases do not become weak even if there are no independent witnesses. The Court said family members’ testimony can be enough, raising major concerns for fairness in matrimonial cases. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has ruled that the absence of independent witnesses in a Section 498A IPC case…

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Delhi High Court Says Wife Income Cannot Be Assumed at Interim Maintenance Stage, Enhances Maintenance Amount
High Court Jan 7, 2026 0

Delhi High Court Says Wife Income Cannot Be Assumed at Interim Maintenance Stage, Enhances Maintenance Amount

Delhi High Court held that a wife cannot be presumed to be earning without proof while deciding interim maintenance. The Court enhanced interim maintenance by applying minimum wages based on the husband’s qualifications and place of work. Wife Income Can’t Be Assumed at Maintenance Stage: The Delhi High Court has clearly ruled that at the…

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Husband’s Foreign Salary Not An ATM. It Does Not Entitle Wife To Claim Maintenance: Delhi High Court
High Court Jan 5, 2026 0

Husband’s Foreign Salary Not An ATM. It Does Not Entitle Wife To Claim Maintenance: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband’s foreign income cannot be simply converted into Indian currency to fix maintenance. The Court stressed that cost of living abroad and real circumstances must be considered before deciding maintenance. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clearly held that a Husband Foreign Salary earned in foreign…

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Law Becoming A Weapon. Man Dragged Without Due Process: Madras High Court Saves Husband From Unlawful Arrest In Maintenance Case
Latest News Dec 5, 2025 0

Law Becoming A Weapon. Man Dragged Without Due Process: Madras High Court Saves Husband From Unlawful Arrest In Maintenance Case

Madras High Court quashed a Non-Bailable Warrant issued against a husband in a maintenance case, saying the Magistrate skipped the legally required steps. The Court stressed that summons → bailable warrant → NBW is the mandatory sequence under Section 87 CrPC. Court Save Husband From Unlawful Arrest: The Madras High Court, while hearing a criminal…

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Kerala High Court Says Independent Witnesses Not Needed in 498A Cases, Raising Fresh Concerns for Men Facing Unverified Allegations
Latest News Dec 5, 2025 0

Kerala High Court Says Independent Witnesses Not Needed in 498A Cases, Raising Fresh Concerns for Men Facing Unverified Allegations

Kerala High Court ruled that 498A cruelty cases do not become weak even if there are no independent witnesses. The Court said family members’ testimony can be enough, raising major concerns for fairness in matrimonial cases. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has ruled that the absence of independent witnesses in a Section 498A IPC case…

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