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    Unemployment Is No Excuse, Father Cannot Avoid His Duty By Claiming Joblessness: Bombay High Court Orders Child Maintenance
    Unemployment Is No Excuse, Father Cannot Avoid His Duty By Claiming Joblessness: Bombay High Court Orders Child Maintenance
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    Unemployment Is No Excuse, Father Cannot Avoid His Duty By Claiming Joblessness: Bombay High Court Orders Child Maintenance

    The Bombay High Court has ruled that a father cannot avoid his legal responsibility to maintain his children merely by claiming unemployment. The Court directed a man to pay monthly maintenance to his son and daughter, reaffirming parental obligations under law.

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    Once a Man Marries He Must Maintain His Wife, Don’t Marry If You Can’t Fulfil Obligation: Allahabad High Court
    Once a Man Marries He Must Maintain His Wife, Don’t Marry If You Can’t Fulfil Obligation: Allahabad High Court
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    Once a Man Marries He Must Maintain His Wife, Don’t Marry If You Can’t Fulfil Obligation: Allahabad High Court

    Allahabad High Court held that a husband cannot avoid his legal obligation to maintain his wife on grounds of financial difficulty. Court observed that a person who cannot maintain spouse should not marry in first place at all.

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    Husband Cannot Evade Maintenance by Saying He Served Jail: Allahabad High Court
    Husband Cannot Evade Maintenance by Saying He Served Jail: Allahabad High Court
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    Husband Cannot Evade Maintenance by Saying He Served Jail: Allahabad High Court

    The Allahabad High Court held a husband cannot avoid paying maintenance to his wife and children merely due to imprisonment for non-payment. The court clarified such punishment does not clear arrears or end the continuing legal obligation.

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    Bounden Duty of Parents to Care for Every Child: Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for Parents Who Killed Child With Mental Disorder
    Bounden Duty of Parents to Care for Every Child: Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for Parents Who Killed Child With Mental Disorder
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    Bounden Duty of Parents to Care for Every Child: Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for Parents Who Killed Child With Mental Disorder

    The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a couple for killing their nine-year-old daughter with a mental disorder. The Court said parents have a duty to care for every child.

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    Disability Pension Cannot Be Denied By Merely Calling Hypertension A Lifestyle Disorder: Delhi High Court
    Disability Pension Cannot Be Denied By Merely Calling Hypertension A Lifestyle Disorder: Delhi High Court
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    Disability Pension Cannot Be Denied By Merely Calling Hypertension A Lifestyle Disorder: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court held that merely describing primary hypertension as a lifestyle disorder cannot justify denying disability pension to a retired Indian Air Force officer. The Court emphasized that medical authorities must assess individual-specific factors before rejecting.

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    Mother Can Claim Maintenance From Son Even If Husband Supports Her, Rules Kerala High Court
    Mother Can Claim Maintenance From Son Even If Husband Supports Her, Rules Kerala High Court
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    Mother Can Claim Maintenance From Son Even If Husband Supports Her, Rules Kerala High Court

    The Kerala High Court held that a woman’s right to maintenance from her son is independent of her husband’s obligation. The Court ordered a Gulf-based son to pay Rs 5,000 monthly to his 60-year-old mother despite her husband providing support.

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    State Cannot Play Dumb: Delhi High Court Slams Government For Neglecting Education of Begging and Destitute Children
    State Cannot Play Dumb: Delhi High Court Slams Government For Neglecting Education of Begging and Destitute Children
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    State Cannot Play Dumb: Delhi High Court Slams Government For Neglecting Education of Begging and Destitute Children

    Today, On 13th November, Delhi High Court said the state cannot play dumb and slammed the government for neglecting the education of children found begging and those destitute who moved to the city, stressing that every child deserves access to education.

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    Man’s Legal and Moral Duty Under Section 125 CrPC to Maintain Wife and Mother for Life: Madras High Court
    Man’s Legal and Moral Duty Under Section 125 CrPC to Maintain Wife and Mother for Life: Madras High Court
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    Man’s Legal and Moral Duty Under Section 125 CrPC to Maintain Wife and Mother for Life: Madras High Court

    The Madras High Court ruled that under Section 125 CrPC, a man has both a legal and moral duty to maintain his wife and mother for life, recognising their irreplaceable role and invaluable lifelong contribution.

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    Manual Scavenging | "Time Has Come to Pass Clear Directions": Supreme Court Orders Complete Shutdown in 6 Metro Cities
    Manual Scavenging | "Time Has Come to Pass Clear Directions": Supreme Court Orders Complete Shutdown in 6 Metro Cities
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    Manual Scavenging | “Time Has Come to Pass Clear Directions”: Supreme Court Orders Complete Shutdown in 6 Metro Cities

    The Supreme Court ordered a complete stop to manual scavenging in six big metro cities. This rule applies to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The court stressed the importance of respecting workers and taking strict action. Officials must find better solutions and make sure the rule is followed.

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