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Hindu Marriage Act 1955

Section 65B Not Mandatory for Family Courts; Matrimonial Cases Can Rely on Electronic Evidence Without Certificate: MP High Court [Read Judgment]
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Section 65B Not Mandatory for Family Courts; Matrimonial Cases Can Rely on Electronic Evidence Without Certificate: MP High Court [Read Judgment]

MP High Court holds Section 65B certificate is not mandatory in Family Court cases, allowing electronic evidence to be admitted under Section 14 of the Family Courts Act.

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SC Sends Divorce Case Back to High Court, Stresses Need to Determine Which Spouse Responsible for Marital Breakdown [Read Order] Judiciary
SC Sends Divorce Case Back to High Court, Stresses Need to Determine Which Spouse Responsible for Marital Breakdown [Read Order]

Supreme Court remands divorce case, holding that courts must determine which spouse caused the marital breakdown before declaring the marriage irretrievably broken.

Mutual Divorce Under HMA Maintainable When Marriage Solemnized by Hindu Rites Despite Muslim Birth: Madras HC [Read Order] Judiciary
Mutual Divorce Under HMA Maintainable When Marriage Solemnized by Hindu Rites Despite Muslim Birth: Madras HC [Read Order]

Mutual divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act is valid when marriage is performed with Hindu rites, the Madras High Court rules, even if the wife was Muslim by birth.

Gujarat HC to Hear Appeal Seeking Divorce On Grounds of Mental Cruelty Over Wife’s Alleged ‘Obsession’ With Stray Dogs Judiciary
Gujarat HC to Hear Appeal Seeking Divorce On Grounds of Mental Cruelty Over Wife’s Alleged ‘Obsession’ With Stray Dogs

Gujarat High Court hears a divorce appeal where the husband alleges mental cruelty, claiming his wife’s obsession with stray dogs made marital life insupportable.

Madhya Pradesh HC Dissolves Marriage, Terms False Alcoholism Allegations As Mental Cruelty [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Madhya Pradesh HC Dissolves Marriage, Terms False Alcoholism Allegations As Mental Cruelty [Read Judgment]

MP High Court dissolves marriage, holding wife’s false alcoholism allegations against husband amounted to mental cruelty and justified divorce.

Delhi HC Upholds Divorce On Cruelty Grounds, Denies Alimony To Financially Independent Wife [Read Judgment]

Delhi HC upholds divorce on cruelty grounds, denies alimony to IRTS officer wife, ruling that alimony is for need-based justice, not enrichment.

Orissa HC Restores Father’s Visitation Rights, Says Child Entitled To Love And Affection Of Both Parents [Read Order]

Orissa High Court restores biological father’s visitation rights, holding that every child is entitled to love and affection of both parents.

Father Cannot Seek Refund of Maintenance Paid After Children Turn 18: Himachal HC [Read Order]

Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that a father can’t seek refund of maintenance paid after children turn 18, citing moral duty beyond legal obligation.

Spouse May Claim Damages for Marital Interference by Third Party: Delhi HC [Read Order]

Delhi HC allows spouse to sue lover for ‘alienation of affection’, recognizing civil action for intentional interference in marriage.

Wife’s Education or Job Do Not Bar Maintenance Claim, Delhi HC Orders Rs 1.5 Lakh Monthly Support [Read Judgment]

Delhi HC rules wife’s education or job no bar to maintenance; orders ₹1.5 lakh monthly support for wife and child to ensure parity in lifestyle.

Husband Must Pay Maintenance Even If Divorce Proceedings Are Stayed: Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC rules husband must pay maintenance under Section 24 HMA even if divorce proceedings are stayed, ensuring financial relief continues.

Child Must Maintain Relationship With Both Parents, Even If They Live Abroad: SC [Read Judgment]

SC affirms child’s right to affection of both parents, granting father video call access to son living in Ireland every alternate Sunday.

Deliberate Concealment Of Absence Of Uterus Constitutes Fraud Under Section 12 (1)(C) Of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Delhi HC upholds annulment of marriage, ruling concealment of absence of uterus amounts to fraud under Section 12(1)(c) of Hindu Marriage Act.

Madhya Pradesh HC Extols Woman As ‘IDEAL INDIAN WIFE’ For Staying With In-Laws Despite Husband’s Desertion [Read Order]

MP HC hails woman as ‘ideal Indian wife’ for living with in-laws 19 years after husband’s desertion, dismisses his divorce plea.

Supreme Court Enhances Permanent Alimony to ₹50,000 Per Month in Divorce Case, Ensuring Wife’s Financial Security [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court raises permanent alimony to ₹50,000/month, ensuring fair financial support and stability for divorced wife.

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