The Delhi High Court ruled that a homemaker with no taxable income cannot be compelled to file Income Tax Returns to prove unemployment. The Court held that the absence of ITRs does not defeat a statutory claim for maintenance.
NEW DELHI: The state governments of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Rajasthan have established Transgender Welfare Boards. This action follows a directive from the Supreme Court of India, announced on January 21, 2025. The court was informed of the progress during a hearing related to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Kinner Maa Eksamajik Sanstha Trust.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud advised a woman involved in a matrimonial dispute to opt for a mutual consent divorce, highlighting the futility of a prolonged legal battle. He emphasized that it would mainly benefit lawyers and suggested that, given her qualifications, she should seek employment instead of engaging in lengthy litigation.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that well-educated women should not solely rely on their husband’s maintenance, and marriage should not hinder a woman from seeking employment. The court reduced a maintenance payment from a husband to his wife, stating that she had the capacity to support herself through her education and skills.