Is a school certificate alone enough to prove a girl’s age in a rape case?The J&K and Ladakh Court ruled that an unverified school certificate, without evidence showing the basis of the recorded date of birth, cannot conclusively establish minority. SRINAGAR: In a judgment dated April 24, 2026, Justice Sanjay Dhar of the High Court…
Can A Husband Stop Paying Maintenance If His Wife Refuses To Return Despite An RCR Decree? The Karnataka High Court held that a wife refusing to return does not automatically end maintenance. An RCR decree must be enforced through proper legal proceedings, not merely by sending legal notices. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court, through Justice…
Husband found wife with alleged ex-boyfriend in a compromising situation. Was that still not adultery? The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a single incident, even in a compromising situation, is not enough to legally prove adultery. CHANDIGARH: In a judgment delivered by Justice Gurvinder Singh Gill and Justice Ramesh Kumari, the Punjab and…
Living separately for over two decades, but divorce was still denied? The Supreme Court stepped in and made an important observation on dead marriages and individual freedom. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has held that a husband-wife relationship cannot be forced to continue through judicial proceedings when the marriage has completely broken down and there…
Stayed married on paper for 15 years but lived separate lives? Can a court force spouses to continue a relationship that has already ended in reality? The Supreme Court has ruled that prolonged separation, emotional alienation, and complete absence of marital life can amount to mental cruelty and justify divorce. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court…
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