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Supreme Court • Apr 11, 2026 • 3 reads

Maintenance Dete Raho, Shaanti Se Baitho, Khush Raho: Supreme Court Tells Husband Living Away from Wife for 16 Years, Refuses His Divorce Plea

Can a husband be denied divorce even after 16 years of separation and paying ₹15,000 per month as maintenance? Why did the Supreme Court say “keep paying ₹15,000 and be happy” instead? NEW DELHI: The…

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Precedent analyses on Section 498A IPC, Section 125 CrPC & BNSS safeguards

High Court Oct 15, 2026

DNA Test Denied | Husband Questions Child's Paternity Over Wife's Alleged Infidelity, Madras HC Rejects His Plea & Imposes ₹50,000 Costs

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

False Rape Case| Woman Voluntarily Had Sex & Travelled With Man, Then Accused Him Of Rape: Uttarakhand HC Quashes Proceedings Against Man

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

Wife Calling Husband 'BEGGAR' & Asking Him To Live Separately From His Elderly Mother Is Mental Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

Husband Or Wife Can't Be Forced To Continue A Broken Marriage For The Welfare Of Children: Madras High Court Upholds Divorce

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Legal Update Oct 14, 2026

BREAKING NEWS | Blue Drum Husband's Murder Case: Wife Muskan & Lover Sahil Sentenced To Death By Meerut Court

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High Court • Oct 15, 2026

DNA Test Denied | Husband Questions Child's Paternity Over Wife's Alleged Infidelity, Madras HC Rejects His Plea & Imposes ₹50,000 Costs

A husband questioned his son's paternity and sought a DNA test during his wife's domestic violence proceedings. The High Court rejected his application and imposed costs of ₹50,000. Can a husband's su…

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

False Rape Case| Woman Voluntarily Had Sex & Travelled With Man, Then Accused Him Of Rape: Uttarakhand HC Quashes Proceedings Against Man

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

Wife Calling Husband 'BEGGAR' & Asking Him To Live Separately From His Elderly Mother Is Mental Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

Husband Or Wife Can't Be Forced To Continue A Broken Marriage For The Welfare Of Children: Madras High Court Upholds Divorce

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Legal Update Oct 14, 2026

BREAKING NEWS | Blue Drum Husband's Murder Case: Wife Muskan & Lover Sahil Sentenced To Death By Meerut Court

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Apr 11, 2026 3

Maintenance Dete Raho, Shaanti Se Baitho, Khush Raho: Supreme Court Tells Husband Living Away from Wife for 16 Years, Refuses His Divorce Plea

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High Court

Apr 10, 2026 6

Husband Faces 498A Trial For Stopping Wife From Entering Kitchen: Bombay High Court Terms It As Mental Cruelty

The Bombay High Court found allegations vague against mother-in-law yet allowed trial against the husband. Does this mean that allegations alone are enough to sustain criminal cases against husbands?…

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Apr 10, 2026 16

Cruelty By Wife Proven, Not Husband: Allahabad High Court Quashes False 498A & Dowry Harassment Case Against Man & His Parents

The Allahabad High Court set aside the criminal proceedings after examining the wife’s testimony and cross-examination, which exposed serious inconsistencies. If the victim herself is unaware of the c…

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498A Misuse Exposed | Elderly Husband’s Parents Suffering from Major Medical Ailments Cannot Assault Daughter-in-Law: Calcutta HC Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws

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Apr 10, 2026 5

498A Misuse Exposed | Elderly Husband’s Parents Suffering from Major Medical Ailments Cannot Assault Daughter-in-Law: Calcutta HC Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws

If elderly, medically unfit parents can be accused without proof, how safe is any family from misuse of 498A? The Calcutta High Court steps in to stop abuse of process, emphasizing that law cannot be…

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Alimony Of Rs 5 Crore, 3BHK Flat And 80 Cases: How Supreme Court Settled 10-Year-Old Divorce Case And Called It ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’

80+ cases, jail, allegations from both sides – yet only one side pays ₹5 crore as alimony?When litigation turns into a battlefield, who really bears the final cost? Read the full Supreme Court report…

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High Court

Apr 09, 2026 7

Husband’s Financial Incapacity Ignored: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660-Day Sentence, Reaffirms Legal & Ethical Duty to Maintain Wife and Children

The Gujarat High Court refused to interfere with a 660-day sentence for maintenance default. When inability to pay is openly acknowledged, does the law distinguish between financial incapacity and int…

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Apr 09, 2026 6

Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband

Even when the marriage itself is under dispute, does the husband still remain financially liable? The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that legal annulment is necessary to deny marital obligations. S…

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Apr 09, 2026 6

UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare

The Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to enforce UK custody orders, prioritising child welfare. When a child is retained despite clear orders, how is a father supposed to reclaim his rights? AMARAVATI…

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Apr 08, 2026 4

Maintenance Cases Can Be Transferred From Family Court To Gram Nyayalaya Without Consent: Allahabad High Court Says Challenge The Law, Not Just The Process

Can your maintenance case suddenly be moved from a Family Court to a village court without your consent? Allahabad High Court says yes—if you don’t challenge the law itself, the transfer stands. PRAYA…

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Maintenance Dete Raho, Shaanti Se Baitho, Khush Raho: Supreme Court Tells Husband Living Away from Wife for 16 Years, Refuses His Divorce Plea

Husband Faces 498A Trial For Stopping Wife From Entering Kitchen: Bombay High Court Terms It As Mental Cruelty

Cruelty By Wife Proven, Not Husband: Allahabad High Court Quashes False 498A & Dowry Harassment Case Against Man & His Parents

498A Misuse Exposed | Elderly Husband’s Parents Suffering from Major Medical Ailments Cannot Assault Daughter-in-Law: Calcutta HC Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws

Alimony Of Rs 5 Crore, 3BHK Flat And 80 Cases: How Supreme Court Settled 10-Year-Old Divorce Case And Called It ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’

Landmark Rulings & Statutory Quashings

DNA Test Denied | Husband Questions Child's Paternity Over Wife's Alleged Infidelity, Madras HC Rejects His Plea & Imposes ₹50,000 Costs

False Rape Case| Woman Voluntarily Had Sex & Travelled With Man, Then Accused Him Of Rape: Uttarakhand HC Quashes Proceedings Against Man

Wife Calling Husband 'BEGGAR' & Asking Him To Live Separately From His Elderly Mother Is Mental Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court

Husband Or Wife Can't Be Forced To Continue A Broken Marriage For The Welfare Of Children: Madras High Court Upholds Divorce

BREAKING NEWS | Blue Drum Husband's Murder Case: Wife Muskan & Lover Sahil Sentenced To Death By Meerut Court

Lead Legal Story & Top Precedents

DNA Test Denied | Husband Questions Child's Paternity Over Wife's Alleged Infidelity, Madras HC Rejects His Plea & Imposes ₹50,000 Costs

False Rape Case| Woman Voluntarily Had Sex & Travelled With Man, Then Accused Him Of Rape: Uttarakhand HC Quashes Proceedings Against Man

Wife Calling Husband 'BEGGAR' & Asking Him To Live Separately From His Elderly Mother Is Mental Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court

Husband Or Wife Can't Be Forced To Continue A Broken Marriage For The Welfare Of Children: Madras High Court Upholds Divorce

BREAKING NEWS | Blue Drum Husband's Murder Case: Wife Muskan & Lover Sahil Sentenced To Death By Meerut Court

Maintenance Dete Raho, Shaanti Se Baitho, Khush Raho: Supreme Court Tells Husband Living Away from Wife for 16 Years, Refuses His Divorce Plea

Husband Faces 498A Trial For Stopping Wife From Entering Kitchen: Bombay High Court Terms It As Mental Cruelty

Cruelty By Wife Proven, Not Husband: Allahabad High Court Quashes False 498A & Dowry Harassment Case Against Man & His Parents

498A Misuse Exposed | Elderly Husband’s Parents Suffering from Major Medical Ailments Cannot Assault Daughter-in-Law: Calcutta HC Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws

Alimony Of Rs 5 Crore, 3BHK Flat And 80 Cases: How Supreme Court Settled 10-Year-Old Divorce Case And Called It ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’

Husband’s Financial Incapacity Ignored: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660-Day Sentence, Reaffirms Legal & Ethical Duty to Maintain Wife and Children

Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband

UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare

Maintenance Cases Can Be Transferred From Family Court To Gram Nyayalaya Without Consent: Allahabad High Court Says Challenge The Law, Not Just The Process