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High Court Jul 21, 2026

Wife’s Multiple Pre-Marital Relationships Do Not Constitute Adultery: Bombay High Court Orders Husband To Pay Interim Maintenance

Can a husband’s allegations about his wife’s past relationships stop her from receiving maintenance? The Bombay High Court has clarified that premarital relationships do not amount to adultery and allegations must be supported by evidence. NAGPUR:The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has reportedly held that a woman’s relationships before marriage cannot, by themselves,…

Spouse Accused of Adultery Cannot Invoke Right to Privacy to Block Evidence: Supreme Court

High Court May 27, 2026

One Meeting With Ex Cannot Prove Adultery, But False Allegations By Wife Amount To Cruelty: Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Divorce In Favour Of Husband

High Court May 09, 2026

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

High Court May 04, 2026

Husband Maintaining Second Family Cannot Deny Maintenance To First Wife, Children And Aged Mother: Karnataka High Court Reduces Quantum But Upholds Liability

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High Court Apr 21, 2026

DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access

Uttarakhand High Court held says, the husband must first rebut the statutory presumption of legitimacy through strong evidence before DNA testing is considered. How can a husband prove paternity doubts in court when access to scientific evidence itself depends on prior proof? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court, in a recent judgment delivered by Justice Pankaj…

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High Court Mar 21, 2026

Man Discharged In Adultery Case Citing SC Judgment Striking Down 497 IPC As Unconstitutional: Gujrat High Court Rejects Husband’s Argument Against Wife’s Lover

A husband fought a decade-long legal battle after discovering his wife living with another man—only to be told the law no longer recognises the offence itself. If betrayal has no legal consequence, what remains for the one who suffers it? Adultery Case: In a judgment dated 16.03.2026, the Gujarat High Court led by Justice Hasmukh…

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High Court Mar 20, 2026

Divorce Case | Husband’s Plea for DNA Test of Children Rejected: Andhra Pradesh High Court Says Such Test Cannot Be Sought to Prove Wife’s Alleged Adultery

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the children cannot be sent for DNA testing merely to support allegations against the wife in a matrimonial dispute, as the child’s dignity and welfare come first. If the law closes the door on the most direct method of verification, how is a husband expected to prove doubt…

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High Court Mar 17, 2026

Adult Woman Free To Live With Man Of Her Choice, Habeas Corpus Plea By Parents Not Maintainable: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reiterates In Love Marriage Case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that an adult woman’s choice is final and dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by her parents, as there was no illegal detention. AMARAVATI: In a strong decision favouring personal choice and preventing misuse of law against men, the Andhra Pradesh High Court led by Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy…

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