Comparative analysis of Hindu and Muslim matrimonial laws, exploring differences in marriage and divorce provisions under personal laws for both religions.
Read Full ArticleDelhi High Court upholds maintenance order for wife under Domestic Violence Act, rejecting husband's appeal and claims of reduced income.
Karnataka HC upholds orders for interim maintenance, emphasizing a husband's duty to support his wife and child despite financial difficulties.
A daughter-in-law cannot claim maintenance from her parents-in-law, the Karnataka High Court held.
While saying that childs right to maintenance is a substantive right, the Kerala High Court said that the amount must reflect all expenses.
Karnataka High Court, in a judgement, emphasised how a homemaker works round the clock and how taking care of children is a whole time job.
The Bombay High Court recently came to the aid of a senior citizen who was illegally ousted from her own home by her son.
The Karnataka High Court recently held that an order granting maintenance does not amount to protection order and violation of the same will not attract section 31 of the Protection of Women from Dome...
The Delhi High Court has dismissed National Conference leader and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's plea seeking divorce from his estranged wife Payal (Nath) Abdullah, saying there...
Supreme Court directs sale of ancestral properties to pay Rs 1.25 crore in maintenance to a woman whose husband abandoned her and fled to Australia. Read about the legal battle and court's decision in...
Karnataka High Court rules that a woman engaged in adultery cannot claim maintenance, stating her dishonesty as a key factor.
SC rules disciplinary proceedings cannot start after employee’s retirement or extended service. SBI directed to release pending dues within six weeks.
20 November, 2024 03:47 PM
Supreme Court restores Rs 1.75 lakh monthly maintenance, emphasizing a wife’s right to maintain pre-divorce living standards in landmark judgment.
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