Delhi court denies maintenance to woman under Section 125 CrPC, ruling that a wife proven to be living in adultery is disqualified from claiming support.
Read Full ArticlePatna HC rules that ‘living in adultery’ implies ongoing conduct, not isolated acts; upholds maintenance for wife, child under Section 125 CrPC.
Delhi High Court quashes adultery case, citing SC’s 2018 verdict that struck down Section 497 IPC as unconstitutional and violative of gender equality.
Madras HC rules that alleged adulterers must be impleaded as co-respondents in adultery-based divorce cases under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, ensuring fairness.
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