Court Denies ₹2 Lakh Monthly Maintenance to Woman: Judge Notes Her “Extraordinary Financial Position” and Foreign Trips
A Mumbai sessions court refused a woman’s plea for ₹2 lakh monthly maintenance after finding that she enjoyed a luxurious…
Tag: Domestic Violence Act
Maintenance Case | When Income Is Hidden Or There’s No Direct Proof, Courts Can Estimate It: Delhi High Court Explains Judicial Estimation
The Delhi High Court reaffirmed that when a spouse conceals their income, courts can assess earning capacity based on lifestyle,…
Delhi High Court: Woman’s Right To Residence Under PWDV Act Cannot Override In-Laws’ Peace And Dignity
The Delhi High Court held that a daughter-in-law’s right to residence in a shared house is only a protective right—not…
“Capable of Sustaining Herself”: Court Denies Maintenance to Law-Graduate Wife Under DV Act
In a recent DV Act case, a Delhi court denies maintenance to an educated woman, holding that she is qualified,…
False Alcoholism Allegation & Persistent Humiliation By Wife Is Mental Cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Divorce To Husband
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that when a wife falsely labels her husband as an alcoholic and persistent humiliation…
Delhi High Court: Wife Has Right To Live In Shared House Even If Husband Is Disowned By Parents
The Delhi High Court ruled that a wife has the right to live in her matrimonial home even if her…
Weapon of Misuse? 20 Years of India’s Domestic Violence Act: Protecting Women or Punishing Families?
Two decades later, India’s landmark Domestic Violence law faces a tough question: is it still a shield for victims, or…
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