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Kumar Sanu Gets Major Relief in ₹50 Crore Defamation Case, Bombay High Court Bars Ex-Wife From Giving Contentious Interviews
High Court Jan 23, 2026 0

Kumar Sanu Gets Major Relief in ₹50 Crore Defamation Case, Bombay High Court Bars Ex-Wife From Giving Contentious Interviews

The Bombay High Court has granted strong interim protection to singer Kumar Sanu in his ₹50 crore defamation case. The court restrained his ex-wife and media platforms from making or spreading defamatory statements against him or his family. MUMBAI: Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has received significant interim relief from the Bombay High Court in…

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Allahabad High Court: Child Cannot Be Forced Into Boarding School Amid Custody Battle Between Father and Mother Without Psychological Evaluation
High Court Jan 23, 2026 0

Allahabad High Court: Child Cannot Be Forced Into Boarding School Amid Custody Battle Between Father and Mother Without Psychological Evaluation

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a child cannot be sent to a boarding school during a custody dispute without first checking the child’s mental and emotional readiness.The Court stressed that custody battles must not turn children into tools of conflict between parents. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has clearly held that a child cannot…

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Wife Not Entitled To Maintenance When Her Family’s Gun Attack Left Husband Paralyzed and Unemployable: Allahabad High Court
High Court Jan 23, 2026 0

Wife Not Entitled To Maintenance When Her Family’s Gun Attack Left Husband Paralyzed and Unemployable: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife cannot claim maintenance if her own conduct or that of her family made the husband incapable of earning. Granting maintenance in such cases would cause grave injustice to men rendered helpless by criminal acts. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has clearly held that a wife cannot take…

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Delhi’s Crime Drop Didn’t Happen by Chance: How Our Men’s Rights Legal Activism Challenging Misuse, Forced Policing Reform (2024–2025)
Articles Jan 22, 2026 0

Delhi’s Crime Drop Didn’t Happen by Chance: How Our Men’s Rights Legal Activism Challenging Misuse, Forced Policing Reform (2024–2025)

Delhi’s improved crime metrics followed sustained legal pressure through RTIs, police engagement, and strategic litigation questioning misuse of criminal laws. This shift highlights how data-driven men’s rights activism can trigger institutional accountability and course correction. NEW DELHI: In a remarkable turn of events, the latest Delhi Crime Report 2025 — widely covered by leading news […]

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Women Can’t Misuse Rape Laws as a Tool to Criminalise Breakups in Consensual Relationships: Delhi High Court
High Court Jan 22, 2026 0

Women Can’t Misuse Rape Laws as a Tool to Criminalise Breakups in Consensual Relationships: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that consensual relationships between adults cannot be criminalised after a breakup. The Court cautioned that criminal law must not become a post-relationship weapon when consent is evident. Misuse Rape Law After Breakup: The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered for rape under Section 376 IPC and Section 3(2)(v)…

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DNA Test Allowed To Prove Wife’s Adultery: Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Husband’s Plea And His Right To Fair Trial
High Court Jan 22, 2026 0

DNA Test Allowed To Prove Wife’s Adultery: Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Husband’s Plea And His Right To Fair Trial

The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a Family Court order allowing a DNA test where the husband alleged adultery and proved non-access during conception. The Court clarified that when legitimacy is not questioned and the issue is only adultery, a DNA test can be legally ordered. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld a…

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False Promise of Marriage Or Failed Relationship: Allahabad High Court Sends Section 69 BNS Case With Rape Allegations To Trial After 11-Year Relationship Dispute
High Court Jan 22, 2026 0

False Promise of Marriage Or Failed Relationship: Allahabad High Court Sends Section 69 BNS Case With Rape Allegations To Trial After 11-Year Relationship Dispute

An 11-year relationship has turned into a criminal case involving Section 69 BNS and rape-related legal issues. Allahabad High Court said consent and false promise claims must be tested in trial, not quashed early. The case silently highlights how men face long legal battles and reputational damage even before guilt is proved. Allahabad: The Allahabad…

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Wife’s False Claims Collapse ₹25,000 Maintenance to ₹8,000: Delhi Court Punishes Concealment and Rejects Inflated Allegations
Latest News Jan 22, 2026 0

Wife’s False Claims Collapse ₹25,000 Maintenance to ₹8,000: Delhi Court Punishes Concealment and Rejects Inflated Allegations

A Delhi court reduced an inflated maintenance demand after finding that the wife concealed facts and misrepresented her residence. The husband, defended by Tripaksha Litigation, was granted relief from unfair financial pressure. NEW DELHI: In aninterim maintenance order highlighting the importance of truth and transparency in matrimonial litigation, a Delhi court reduced a wife’s maintenance…

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What Happens If a Husband Can’t Pay Maintenance? Jail Threats, Property Attachment & Legal Reality ExposedAuto Draft
Articles Jan 22, 2026 0

What Happens If a Husband Can’t Pay Maintenance? Jail Threats, Property Attachment & Legal Reality ExposedAuto Draft

Non-payment of maintenance can trigger coercive court action, including warrants and civil jail, even when inability—not refusal—is the cause. When a husband genuinely lacks income, the law still moves faster to punish than to verify hardship. Indian law often punishes financial distress first and verifies hardship later, leaving genuine cases trapped in enforcement abuse. New […]

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