The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that maintenance in matrimonial disputes should generally apply from the filing date of the application, but courts cannot retrospectively impose a uniform amount without assessing the husband’s actual income and earnings during different litigation stages.
The Bar Council of Kerala has declared July 11 as a “protest day” against the proposed increase in court fees for cases related to negotiable instruments and family court matters. Practicing advocates are urged to wear black badges during court hours to oppose the fee hike, aiming to highlight the challenges faced by lawyers and litigants.
