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Maintenance Is A Recurring Entitlement. Even After Settlement, Wife Can Reopen Old S. 125 CrPC Plea Against Husband: Allahabad High Court 
High Court Apr 06, 2026

Maintenance Is A Recurring Entitlement. Even After Settlement, Wife Can Reopen Old S. 125 CrPC Plea Against Husband: Allahabad High Court 

Can a wife restart an old maintenance case after settlement if dispute happens again? Court says yes—but reduced the amount citing husband’s earning capacity.  PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court said that maintenance is not a one-time relief but a continuing right, and a wife can revive her earlier case if the husband fails to follow a settlement agreement.  The Court held that:  “The right to maintenance is not…
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Foreign Divorce Not Valid in India? Supreme Court Clears Big Confusion for NRI Marriages, Says “This Ground is Not Recognised Under the HMA”
Latest News Mar 19, 2026

Foreign Divorce Not Valid in India? Supreme Court Clears Big Confusion for NRI Marriages, Says “This Ground is Not Recognised Under the HMA”

Got a foreign divorce and think it’s valid in India? Supreme Court says not always…What happens when foreign courts grant divorce on grounds not allowed under Indian law? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court clarified that a divorce granted by a foreign court on grounds not recognised under Indian law cannot be enforced in India. This…

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Bring Law Recognising Paternity Leave As We Are Missing Fathers’ Rights In Childcare: Supreme Court Urges Union Government
Supreme Court Mar 17, 2026

Bring Law Recognising Paternity Leave As We Are Missing Fathers’ Rights In Childcare: Supreme Court Urges Union Government

Is India finally moving towards recognising fathers in childcare rights?Supreme Court signals change, but what does it really mean for working parents? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Today (March 17th) urged the Union Government to introduce a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit, highlighting the need to balance responsibilities of both parents…

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1998 Gang Rape Case | Guilt Not Established Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction of 4 Men
Supreme Court Mar 16, 2026

1998 Gang Rape Case | Guilt Not Established Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction of 4 Men

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of 4 men in a 1998 gang rape case, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. But when decades pass and the accused are finally acquitted, who restores the years of life lost to an unproven allegation? NEW DELHI: A Supreme Court bench…

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Nobody Will Hire Women, Their Career Will Be Over: Supreme Court Refuses Nationwide Menstrual Leave Policy PIL 
Latest News Mar 13, 2026

Nobody Will Hire Women, Their Career Will Be Over: Supreme Court Refuses Nationwide Menstrual Leave Policy PIL 

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory menstrual leave across India, observing that forcing employers to provide such leave could discourage hiring women. The court said the issue lies in the policy domain of the government, leaving the final decision to lawmakers and ministries. Menstrual Leave Policy PIL: The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to…

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Foreign Divorce Not Valid in India? Supreme Court Clears Big Confusion for NRI Marriages, Says “This Ground is Not Recognised Under the HMA”
Latest News Mar 19, 2026 0

Foreign Divorce Not Valid in India? Supreme Court Clears Big Confusion for NRI Marriages, Says “This Ground is Not Recognised Under the HMA”

Got a foreign divorce and think it’s valid in India? Supreme Court says not always…What happens when foreign courts grant divorce on grounds not allowed under Indian law? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court clarified that a divorce granted by a foreign court on grounds not recognised under Indian law cannot be enforced in India. This…

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Bring Law Recognising Paternity Leave As We Are Missing Fathers’ Rights In Childcare: Supreme Court Urges Union Government
Supreme Court Mar 17, 2026 0

Bring Law Recognising Paternity Leave As We Are Missing Fathers’ Rights In Childcare: Supreme Court Urges Union Government

Is India finally moving towards recognising fathers in childcare rights?Supreme Court signals change, but what does it really mean for working parents? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Today (March 17th) urged the Union Government to introduce a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit, highlighting the need to balance responsibilities of both parents…

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Nobody Will Hire Women, Their Career Will Be Over: Supreme Court Refuses Nationwide Menstrual Leave Policy PIL 
Latest News Mar 13, 2026 0

Nobody Will Hire Women, Their Career Will Be Over: Supreme Court Refuses Nationwide Menstrual Leave Policy PIL 

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory menstrual leave across India, observing that forcing employers to provide such leave could discourage hiring women. The court said the issue lies in the policy domain of the government, leaving the final decision to lawmakers and ministries. Menstrual Leave Policy PIL: The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to…

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