Husband Hiding First Marriage Can’t Deny Maintenance To Duped Wife Under Section 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court held that a husband who conceals his subsisting first marriage cannot evade maintenance by questioning the validity of the second marriage, ruling that Section 125 CrPC does not permit a person to benefit from his own fraud.

Public Land Cannot Be Claimed For Exclusive Religious Use By Any Individual Or Group: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that public land cannot be claimed, occupied or used by any individual or group for exclusive religious purposes. The court said such spaces must remain open for all citizens to ensure equality and prevent misuse.