The Allahabad High Court has set aside a Family Court’s maintenance order, holding that a wife who hides her employment and earnings cannot claim support under Section 125 CrPC. “No clean hands, no maintenance”, the Court said she deserves no sympathy.
Kerala High Court ruled that an unemployed, highly qualified wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for her earning potential. Section 125 CrPC ensures actual inability to sustain, granting maintenance until she earns enough to support herself, said the court.
Rajasthan High Court criticized a husband for filing a baseless plagiarism plea against his wife’s research, stating the court cannot be used to settle personal grudges. The petition was dismissed for wasting judicial time.
On 11th March: The Delhi High Court granted Harish Yadav, a convict under the NDPS Act, a three-week parole to gather funds for his fine and reunite with his family. Yadav, nearing the end of a 10-year sentence, faced six additional months for not paying the fine. He must provide a Rs 25,000 bond for release and return to jail after the parole.
Today (11th March): The Delhi High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case related to irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board’s recruitment process. Khan repeatedly ignored summonses from the Enforcement Directorate, resulting in the court’s decision. The case emphasizes the importance of public figures fulfilling legal obligations.
