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Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.

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Delhi High Court

Dhan Vati @ Dhanno vs Satish Kumar

Court: Delhi High Court Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar Dhan Vati @ Dhanno vs Satish Kumar On 19 September 2025 Law Point:  JUDGEMENT 1. The present appeal is filed under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984 read with Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, […]

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Wife’s Cruelty, False Cases & Child Alienation Recognised

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree of divorce in favour of the husband, reiterating that prolonged denial of marital relations, repeated false criminal complaints, parental alienation, and sustained neglect of marital duties amount to mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act. Brief Facts of the Case Marriage solemnised in 1990; a […]

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Divya Sharma & Anr. Vs Mudit Vashishtha

Court: Delhi High Court Bench: Hon’ble Dr. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Divya Sharma & Anr. Vs Mudit Vashishtha On 10 September 2025 Law Point: Court upheld ₹25,000 interim maintenance, relying on 2018–19 ITR, dismissing both spouses’ revision petitions JUDGEMENT 1. Vide this common judgment, this Court shall dispose of the cross-petitions filed by the petitioner […]

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Delhi High Court Upholds ₹25,000 Interim Maintenance Despite Husband’s Plea of Low Income

The Delhi High Court dismissed cross-revision petitions filed by both husband and wife. The wife had sought an enhancement of interim maintenance, while the husband had sought a reduction. The Court upheld the Family Court’s order directing the husband to pay ₹25,000 per month as interim maintenance to his wife and minor child, holding that […]

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₹1.5 Lakh Monthly Maintenance Ordered Despite Wife’s ₹1.25 Lakh Salary

Court: Delhi High Court Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Navin Chawla and Hon’ble Ms. Justice Renu Bhatngar xxxxx vs yyyyy On 10 September 2025 Law Point: Earning wife not barred from maintenance; financial disparity and lifestyle parity must guide award. JUDGEMENT 1. This appeal has been filed by the appellant, under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, […]

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High Court Enhances Maintenance to ₹1.5 Lakh Despite Wife’s Own Earnings

The Delhi High Court enhanced maintenance for a wife and minor child to ₹1,50,000 per month. Even though the wife was educated and employed as an Assistant Professor, the Court held that her income was insufficient to match the lifestyle she enjoyed during marriage, given the husband’s annual income exceeding ₹1 crore. Brief Facts of […]

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Delhi High Court: Childcare Priority, Husband to Pay ₹2 Lakh/Month

Court: Delhi High Court Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar xxxxx vs yyyyy On 29 August 2025 Law Point: Wife entitled to maintenance pendente lite despite qualifications; child-care responsibilities justify financial support JUDGEMENT 1. Through the present Appeal, the Appellant (Respondent’s wife) prays for setting aside the Order […]

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High Court Orders Huge Maintenance Despite Wife’s Work History

The Delhi High Court directed a husband earning approx. ₹10 lakhs per month to pay ₹2 lakhs per month as pendente lite maintenance to his wife and daughter. The Court held that merely having qualifications or a past job record is not a ground to deny maintenance when the wife has been primarily engaged in […]

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Maintenance is Not a Life Sentence, Rules Delhi High Court

Court: Delhi High Court Bench: Hon’ble Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma, J. xxxxx vs yyyyy On 01 September 2025 Law Point: Enhancement of maintenance under Section 127 Cr.P.C. justified due to increased income and inflation JUDGEMENT 1. This revision petition has been preferred by the petitioner, assailing the order dated 03.09.2024 [hereafter „impugned order‟], passed by […]

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Maintenance Cannot Be Treated as a Lifelong Burden Without Proof

The Delhi High Court has clarified that maintenance cannot be treated as a perpetual burden that keeps increasing without valid justification. Both husband’s and wife’s changing circumstances must be equally considered, and mere allegations or expectations of higher income are not enough. Brief Facts of the Case The marriage between the parties was solemnized in […]

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