The Allahabad High Court has set aside a Family Court’s maintenance order, holding that a wife who hides her employment and earnings cannot claim support under Section 125 CrPC. “No clean hands, no maintenance”, the Court said she deserves no sympathy.
The Bar Council of India has introduced new guidelines for legal education centers to promote integrity and transparency. Key measures include mandatory criminal background checks for students, prohibition of simultaneous full-time degree enrollment, disclosure of employment status, strict attendance requirements, and implementation of biometric attendance systems and CCTV surveillance to ensure compliance.
