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    Kerala High Court: Wife’s Temporary Job Does Not Disqualify Her from Claiming Maintenance Under S.125 CrPC
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    Kerala High Court: Wife’s Temporary Job Does Not Disqualify Her from Claiming Maintenance Under S.125 CrPC

    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 Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Justice Kauser Edappagath, while delivering the judgment, referred to earlier decisions from the Supreme Court and emphasized that a wife, regardless of her employment or income, is entitled to maintenance if her earnings do not support the standard of living she enjoyed while living with her husband.

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    Supreme Court Rules Against Imposing Maintenance Payments as Bail Condition in Marital Disputes
    Supreme Court Rules Against Imposing Maintenance Payments as Bail Condition in Marital Disputes
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    Supreme Court Rules Against Imposing Maintenance Payments as Bail Condition in Marital Disputes

    The Supreme Court of India ruled that bail conditions in marital disputes should not be linked to unrelated matters, like maintenance payments. The court quashed a Patna High Court order requiring Srikant Kumar to pay Rs 4,000 monthly to his wife for bail, emphasizing that bail should ensure attendance at trial without involving separate legal issues.

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    Supreme Court Upholds Estranged Wife’s Right to Maintenance Despite Non-Compliance with Conjugal Rights Decree
    Supreme Court Upholds Estranged Wife’s Right to Maintenance Despite Non-Compliance with Conjugal Rights Decree
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    Supreme Court Upholds Estranged Wife’s Right to Maintenance Despite Non-Compliance with Conjugal Rights Decree

    The Supreme Court of India ruled that a husband’s decree for restitution of conjugal rights does not exempt him from paying maintenance if his wife refuses to return home. Each case must be assessed individually, and valid reasons for refusal, such as mistreatment, justify claims for maintenance, which the Supreme Court upheld in a recent case.

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    Poor Condition of Washrooms in Delhi District Courts Raises Concerns, Asks For Immediate Action
    Poor Condition of Washrooms in Delhi District Courts Raises Concerns, Asks For Immediate Action
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    Poor Hygiene Condition of Washrooms in Delhi District Courts Raises Concerns; Court Asks for Immediate Action

    NEW DELHI: The Noida District Court has expressed a serious concern about the state of the ladies’ washroom at the District and Sessions Court in Surajpur, Noida. A pool of blood, sanitary napkins soaked in blood, overflowing dustbins, no hand wash soaps, and incessantly spilling water from taps were some of the issues reported.

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    Delhi High Court Directs For Improved Hygiene in 'Distressing' Female Washrooms at District Courts
    Delhi High Court Directs For Improved Hygiene in 'Distressing' Female Washrooms at District Courts
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    Delhi High Court: “Distressing” State Of Female Washrooms in District Courts, Asks For Uniform Standard Of Hygiene

    Justice Sanjeev Narula observed that the negligence in maintaining these facilities cannot be ignored, and the lack of hygiene products, along with infrastructural shortcomings, requires immediate attention. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has taken note of the “distressing” state of female washrooms in the district courts and has ordered authorities to ensure a uniform […]

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    Allahabad High Court Urges Quick Action In Maintenance Cases For Destitute Women
    Allahabad High Court Urges Quick Action In Maintenance Cases For Destitute Women
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    Allahabad High Court Urges Quick Action In Maintenance Cases For Destitute Women

    The Allahabad High Court stressed that the judicial system must prioritize the expeditious disposal of maintenance cases concerning destitute women who are left without support from their parents, in-laws, or husbands. Justice Vinod Diwakar added that it was necessary to ensure that justice is not delayed for those struggling for basic maintenance and dignity in society.

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    Delhi High Court: Child Maintenance Is a Right, Not a Favour – Parents Must Share Responsibility
    Delhi High Court: Child Maintenance Is a Right, Not a Favour – Parents Must Share Responsibility
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    Fight Over Naming Baby|| Hunsur Court Names Child ‘Aryavardhana’, Reunites Disputed Couple

    A fight over naming their baby caused serious problems between a husband and wife, almost leading to a divorce. The husband did not agree with the name his wife chose and skipped the naming ceremony. When they couldn’t settle the issue, they took the matter to court. The court had to step in to help resolve the dispute and bring peace.

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    Supreme Court on Hindu Marriage: "Strict Laws to Protect Women, Not 'Chastise or Extort' Husbands"
    Supreme Court on Hindu Marriage: "Strict Laws to Protect Women, Not 'Chastise or Extort' Husbands"
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    Supreme Court on Hindu Marriage: “Strict Laws to Protect Women, Not ‘Chastise or Extort’ Husbands”

    Yesterday, On 19th December, The Supreme Court emphasized the need for strict laws to protect women and said marriage should not be seen as a business deal. The bench pointed out that laws related to rape, criminal intimidation, and cruelty against married women are sometimes misused together, which has been criticized in earlier judgments. It called for steps to stop such misuse while ensuring fair treatment for real victims.

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    125 Cr.PC Petition| 'A Synopsis Cannot Run Into 128 Pages, Asks Registrar (Judicial) To Take Note': Supreme Court
    125 Cr.PC Petition| 'A Synopsis Cannot Run Into 128 Pages, Asks Registrar (Judicial) To Take Note': Supreme Court
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    Supreme Court: “A Synopsis Cannot Run Into 128 Pages! Registry Should Have Asked Litigant To Trim It Down”

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Dec 17) addressed a matrimonial dispute involving a woman who divorced her husband in 2016 due to cruelty. The Court reinstated her Section 125 CrPC petition for maintenance, directing the family court to reconsider the case. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of concise legal documents, criticizing a 128-page synopsis submitted by the appellant.

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    Husband Claims 'Wife is a Transgender', Seeks Court Direction For Medical Examination
    Husband Claims 'Wife is a Transgender', Seeks Court Direction For Medical Examination
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    Husband Claims ‘Wife is a Transgender’, Seeks Court Direction For Medical Examination: Delhi HC

    A man petitioned the Delhi High Court today (22nd Oct) for a medical examination of his wife, claiming she concealed her transgender identity, leading to emotional distress and legal complications. He argues that the rights of both spouses in marriage are interdependent, and seeks to avoid maintenance and domestic violence allegations based on her gender status.

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