CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has ruled that a wife who is well-educated and capable of earning for herself should not depend entirely on her husband for financial support. The…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India ruled that a woman is entitled to claim maintenance from her second husband under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), even…
Kerala: The Kerala High Court recently ruled that a wife’s temporary job and income from it do not disqualify her from seeking maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of…
The Allahabad High Court observed that a wife's consumption of alcohol does not amount to cruelty towards her husband unless accompanied by other serious issues. The case involved a husband's…
Yesterday, On 28th November, Actor Dhanush and filmmaker Aishwarya Rajinikanth finalized their divorce on November 28, 2023, after nearly 18 years of marriage. The couple, who announced their separation in…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court deemed forcing a wife to leave her job as cruelty, granting her divorce from her husband. The court emphasized that a woman’s right to work…
In a 47-page judgment, the court determined that the suit was filed within the limitation period and that only the appellant husband had the right to file it.…
The Supreme Court dissolved a couple's marriage, recognizing it had irretrievably broken down after failed mediation efforts. Citing constitutional discretion, the court emphasized the necessity of ending a non-functional marriage…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that well-educated women should not solely rely on their husband's maintenance, and marriage should not hinder a woman from seeking employment. The court reduced…
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law is not obligated to reside in her matrimonial home to claim maintenance from her father-in-law under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance…
