No Saptapadi, No Marriage: Patna High Court Rejects Wife’s Claim Without Proof Of 7 Pheras

The Patna High Court held that a Section 125 CrPC maintenance order and voter-list entries cannot prove a valid Hindu marriage absent proof of saptapadi and essential ceremonies. Patna: The Patna High Court has held that a woman failed to establish that she was the legally wedded wife of her late husband’s younger brother, ruling […]

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.

Settlement Negotiations Cannot Excuse Non-Compliance With Court Orders: Delhi High Court Dismisses Husband’s Appeal

The Delhi High Court dismissed a husband’s appeal against his contempt conviction, holding that ongoing settlement negotiations cannot excuse non-compliance with binding court orders. The Court upheld directions concerning his passport and reaffirmed the obligation to fulfil maintenance-related financial responsibilities pending resolution of disputes.

Reputation Cannot Become a Shield Against Truth: Delhi HC Upholds DNA Test to Establish Biological Parentage

The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court order directing a DNA test, ruling that a child’s right to know biological parentage outweighs an adult’s concern over reputation. The Court observed that truth cannot be suppressed merely because it causes personal discomfort.

Unemployment Is No Escape, PM Awas House Cannot Replace Maintenance: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court upheld a maintenance order directing a husband to pay his wife, ruling that a PM Awas Yojana house cannot replace maintenance rights. The Court said an able-bodied husband cannot avoid responsibility by claiming unemployment or low income under law.

Parental Support Doesn’t End Husband’s Duty, Wife Cannot Be Denied Maintenance: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance under Section 125 CrPC merely because her parents are supporting her. The Court held that parental assistance does not absolve a husband of his statutory obligation to maintain his wife.

Able-Bodied Husband Must Support Wife: Income Loss Is No Excuse to Escape Moral and Legal Duty Under Section 125 CrPC: Gujarat HC

Gujarat High Court upheld maintenance order, holding able-bodied husband must support ailing wife. Court ruled financial setbacks cannot override duty under Section 125 CrPC, affirming Rs 50,000 monthly payment ordered by Family Court.

Grama Nyayalaya Lack Jurisdiction in Maintenance Matters Where Family Courts Function: Kerala HC

Kerala High Court examined transfer of maintenance case, clarifying jurisdiction between Grama Nyayalaya and Family Court. K. Babu held Family Court jurisdiction prevails where established, limiting magistrate powers under CrPC provisions.

“Acquittal Not Ground to Deny Maintenance” Madhya Pradesh High Court Clarifies Section 498A and Section 125 CrPC

Madhya Pradesh High Court held acquittal under Section 498A IPC does not bar maintenance claims. Court clarified Section 125 CrPC operates independently, ensuring support if wife or child cannot sustain themselves.

Mother’s Income No Excuse, Father Cannot Evade Duty to Maintain Minor Child: Uttarakhand High Court

Uttarakhand High Court ruled father cannot avoid child maintenance citing mother’s income or liabilities. Justice Ashish Naithani upheld order directing Rs 8000 monthly support under Section 125 CrPC.