Woman Cannot Claim Maintenance From 2nd Husband: Bombay High Court Denies Relief For Hiding 1st Marriage
Can a woman conceal her existing marriage, marry another man and later claim maintenance as his legally wedded wife? The…
Tag: Family Law
Landmark Guidelines | Supreme Court Restricts Psychological Testing Of Children In Custody Battles, Says It Must Be An Absolute Necessity
The Supreme Court has directed courts to prioritise the child’s welfare by avoiding unnecessary psychological testing and carefully examining parental…
False Cases Are Used To Extort Men: Supreme Court Crushes Woman’s ₹170 Crore Gold Claim, Warns Her Against Misuse of Domestic Violence Law
Was ₹170 crore gold really promised—or was it added later to build pressure? Why did the Supreme Court say such…
Shikhar Dhawan’s Ex-Wife Ordered To Return ₹5.72 Crore: Delhi Family Court Slams Australian ‘Property Settlement’ Says Proceedings Contrary To Indian Law
Can a foreign court force an Indian husband to give away crores under a law not valid in India? Delhi…
Kerala High Court Orders Coolie Husband To Return Gold, Cash & Pay Maintenance Over Wife’s Oral Testimony: Common Knowledge That Bride’s Gold Is Entrusted With Husband After Marriage
Calling it “common knowledge” that a bride’s gold is usually entrusted to the husband after marriage, the Kerala High Court…
Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Child and Career Amid Pending Custody Disputes: Delhi High Court Cites Article 21
The Delhi High Court held that a mother’s right to higher education and personal development under Article 21 cannot be…
Arrest Warrants and Simultaneous Recovery for Maintenance Are Illegal and Inhumane: Allahabad High Court Says You Can’t Treat a Husband Like a Criminal
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that Family Courts cannot issue recovery and arrest warrants together for maintenance arrears. Treating…
“Miya Biwi Raazi, Nahi Maan Rahaa Qazi”: Rajasthan High Court Slams Family Court And Lays Guidelines To Recognize Extra-Judicial Divorces
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that Family Courts must recognise valid Muslim divorces like Talaq-ul-Hasan and Mubarat. Courts cannot deny…
Kerala High Court Says Adult Daughter Not Entitled To Claim Maintenance From Her Father: “Major Ho, Toh Khud Sambhalo”
Kerela Court sets aside maintenance to Adult Daughter (27-year-old daughter), says support is not automatic, relief granted to 65-year-old father….
Delhi High Court Lays Strict Guidelines for Maintenance, Demands Reasoned Family Court Orders: “Guesswork Isn’t Justice”
The Delhi High Court ruled that maintenance orders must be based on clear reasoning, not assumptions. It set aside a…
