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Can an NRI Husband Be Forced to Pay Maintenance in India? Supreme Court Rules Explained for Overseas Indian Men
Articles Feb 27, 2026 0

Can an NRI Husband Be Forced to Pay Maintenance in India? Supreme Court Rules Explained for Overseas Indian Men

Living abroad does not automatically protect an NRI husband from maintenance claims in India.But can Indian courts pass orders without proper jurisdiction and financial proof? Read the full legal position. NEW DELHI: When an NRI marriage collapses, the first shock is emotional.The second is legal.The third is financial — and often international. The most common […]

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498A Misuse By Educated Wife: HC Frees Husband & Family
acquittal Feb 23, 2026 0

498A Misuse By Educated Wife: HC Frees Husband & Family

Bombay High Court Bench: Hon’ble Justice Pravin S. Patil, J Vaibhav Gopaldas Mundada & Ors. vs State of Maharashtra & Anr. On February 20, 2026. Neutral Citation: 2026:BHC-NAG:2909-DB Case Number: Criminal Application (APL) No. 1349 of 2024 Judgement Heard. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. Heard finally with consent of the learned Counsel for both sides. […]

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Salary Of Husband Is Personal Information: HC Rejects Wife’s RTI Plea
Counter Cases/RTI Feb 23, 2026 0

Salary Of Husband Is Personal Information: HC Rejects Wife’s RTI Plea

Rajasthan High Court Bench: Hon’ble Justice Kuldeep Mathur Smt. Kanta Kumawat vs State of Rajasthan & Ors. On January 27, 2025 Neutral Citation: 2026:RJ-JD:6212 Case Number: S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 7374/2025 Judgement The instant writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed by the petitioner seeking the following reliefs- […]

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Wife Fails To Prove: Domestic Violence Case Dismissed Against Husband
dismissal Feb 19, 2026 0

Wife Fails To Prove: Domestic Violence Case Dismissed Against Husband

Bengaluru High Court Bench: Hon’ble Justice Vishwanath Savadi Wife Vs Husband On January 27, 2025 Neutral Citation: Kabc070106302016 Case Number: Crl. Misc. No. 160/2016 Judgement The petitioner has filed a petition under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from DV Case Act, 2005, against the respondent, seeking various forms of relief as provided under […]

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