The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a man’s plea challenging maintenance awarded to his estranged wife and five-year-old son. The Court ruled that maintenance is a legal right rooted in social justice and constitutional values, not an act of charity.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a valid Hindu adoption cannot be denied recognition merely because the adoption deed was registered after the employee’s death. The Court held that performance of adoption rituals is decisive, and late registration cannot defeat a rightful claim for compassionate appointment.