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Wife Leaving Matrimonial Home During Pregnancy While Husband Worked Abroad Not An Act Of Desertion: Madras High Court Rejects Husband’s Divorce Plea
High Court May 12, 2026

Wife Leaving Matrimonial Home During Pregnancy While Husband Worked Abroad Not An Act Of Desertion: Madras High Court Rejects Husband’s Divorce Plea

Madras High Court held that a wife staying at her parental home during pregnancy and childbirth cannot automatically be treated as deserting her husband. How long must a husband remain trapped in a broken marriage before the law accepts irretrievable breakdown? CHENNAI: The Madras High Court, comprising Justice C.V. Karthikeyan and Justice K. Rajasekar, dismissed…
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Suspicion of Adultery Alone Cannot Break Marriage: Patna High Court Refuses Divorce
High Court May 9, 2026

Suspicion of Adultery Alone Cannot Break Marriage: Patna High Court Refuses Divorce

Could A Husband Get Divorce Only On Suspicion Of Adultery? Patna HC Gives Important Warning BIHAR:  The Patna High Court refused to grant divorce to a husband after finding that his adultery allegations against his wife were vague, unsupported, and lacking proper details. The Court also made it clear that courts cannot rely on evidence…

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Husband Living With Another Woman Still Duty-Bound To Provide Maintenance & Residence Rights To Wife: Himachal Pradesh High Court
High Court May 9, 2026

Husband Living With Another Woman Still Duty-Bound To Provide Maintenance & Residence Rights To Wife: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Can a husband avoid giving residence and maintenance to his wife by claiming she earns a small amount herself? The Himachal Pradesh High Court has now given a clear answer. SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld maintenance and residence rights of a woman under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005,…

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No Maintenance To The Wife Who Leaves Husband Without Valid Reason: Gujarat High Court
High Court May 9, 2026

No Maintenance To The Wife Who Leaves Husband Without Valid Reason: Gujarat High Court

Can a wife claim maintenance after leaving her husband without a strong legal reason? The Gujarat High Court has now given a clear answer in a case that is drawing major attention. The court closely examined the woman’s own statements during the case and found important contradictions that changed the outcome completely. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat…

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Husband’s Plea To Block Wife From Defending Divorce Case Rejected After Non-Payment Of Litigation Expenses: Delhi High Court Says No Party Can Take Advantage Of Their Own Wrong
High Court May 8, 2026

Husband’s Plea To Block Wife From Defending Divorce Case Rejected After Non-Payment Of Litigation Expenses: Delhi High Court Says No Party Can Take Advantage Of Their Own Wrong

The Delhi High Court restored the wife’s right to defend the divorce case despite delay in filing written statement after the husband failed to pay litigation expenses on time. Can A Husband’s Inability To Pay Litigation Costs End Up Benefiting The Wife In Divorce Proceedings? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary…

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Suspicion of Adultery Alone Cannot Break Marriage: Patna High Court Refuses Divorce
High Court May 9, 2026 0

Suspicion of Adultery Alone Cannot Break Marriage: Patna High Court Refuses Divorce

Could A Husband Get Divorce Only On Suspicion Of Adultery? Patna HC Gives Important Warning BIHAR:  The Patna High Court refused to grant divorce to a husband after finding that his adultery allegations against his wife were vague, unsupported, and lacking proper details. The Court also made it clear that courts cannot rely on evidence…

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Husband Living With Another Woman Still Duty-Bound To Provide Maintenance & Residence Rights To Wife: Himachal Pradesh High Court
High Court May 9, 2026 0

Husband Living With Another Woman Still Duty-Bound To Provide Maintenance & Residence Rights To Wife: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Can a husband avoid giving residence and maintenance to his wife by claiming she earns a small amount herself? The Himachal Pradesh High Court has now given a clear answer. SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld maintenance and residence rights of a woman under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005,…

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No Maintenance To The Wife Who Leaves Husband Without Valid Reason: Gujarat High Court
High Court May 9, 2026 0

No Maintenance To The Wife Who Leaves Husband Without Valid Reason: Gujarat High Court

Can a wife claim maintenance after leaving her husband without a strong legal reason? The Gujarat High Court has now given a clear answer in a case that is drawing major attention. The court closely examined the woman’s own statements during the case and found important contradictions that changed the outcome completely. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat…

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Husband’s Plea To Block Wife From Defending Divorce Case Rejected After Non-Payment Of Litigation Expenses: Delhi High Court Says No Party Can Take Advantage Of Their Own Wrong
High Court May 8, 2026 0

Husband’s Plea To Block Wife From Defending Divorce Case Rejected After Non-Payment Of Litigation Expenses: Delhi High Court Says No Party Can Take Advantage Of Their Own Wrong

The Delhi High Court restored the wife’s right to defend the divorce case despite delay in filing written statement after the husband failed to pay litigation expenses on time. Can A Husband’s Inability To Pay Litigation Costs End Up Benefiting The Wife In Divorce Proceedings? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary…

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