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A Balancing Act Of Duty: Madras High Court Denies Maintenance From Ailing Senior Citizen Husband
In the landscape of Indian family law, the provision for maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) stands as a vital safeguard against destitution for wives, children, and parents.
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Delhi High Court On Mental Cruelty: False Allegations, Vexatious Litigation And The Boundaries Of Matrimonial Conduct
The Bench held that a consistent pattern of false allegations, unfounded criminal complaints, and vindictive litigation amounts to mental cruelty sufficient to dissolve a marriage
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Husband Cannot Use Child As A Pawn To Prove Wife's Adultery – DNA Test Plea Dismissed
In a landmark decision that reinforces the sanctity of privacy, dignity, and the rights of a child, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court in Kandhasamy v. Magudeeshwari & Anr. ruled that a husband cannot use his...
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Minors' Rights Protected – Court Rules Suit Not Mandatory To Undo Guardian's Unauthorized Sale
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Bombay High Court Upholds Mother's Right To Custody After Father's Death: A Humanitarian Reinforcement Of Guardianship Law
IndiaLaw LLP
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The Minor Husband Maintenance Ruling
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Joint Names, Joint Pain: When Matrimonial Fault Lines Meet Property Rights , Delhi High Court's 2025 Verdict On Maintenance, Joint Assets And Denial Of Divorce
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From Policy To Principle: Fundamental Right To Maternity Benefits
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Supreme Court Closes Gaps In Anand Marriage Act, Orders Uniform Rules Across States
IndiaLaw LLP
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Does A Daughter's Marriage Expense Justify Alienation Of Joint Family Property?
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Equal Coparcenary Rights And Limits Of Review: Supreme Court Clarification
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No Public View, No Offence: Telangana HC Clarifies Limits Of SC/ST Act In Marital Disputes
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A Profile Of Deceit: Delhi High Court Upholds Annulment Over Hidden Divorce And Inflated Income
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UPCOMING WEBINAR: The India Story - A Bright Spot For Global Investments
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Alternative Investment Funds Comparative Guide
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29 Ticking Clock, Sealed Fate: Supreme Court Ends Borrower Redemption Post-Auction Notice (Podcast)
AK & Partners
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Next-Gen Family Offices: Are You Ready To Navigate Global Complexity?
IMC Group
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The Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 – An Overview
CMS INDUSLAW
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Inheritance Rights Of Stepchildren In India
Inheritance is a legal process of bequeathing of property to the legal heirs of the person. The term "legal heirs" has a very wide ambit.
MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants
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India Law Legal Podcast Powered By INDIALAW LLP Episode No 4 (Video)
In this episode of the India Law Podcast, we break down the landmark judgment of the Madras High Court in H.C.P. No. 990 of 2025, where the Court recognized that family is not limited to marriage...
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India Law Legal Podcast Episode No 4 (Video)
In this episode of the India Law Podcast, we break down the landmark judgment of the Madras High Court in H.C.P. No. 990 of 2025, where the Court recognized that family is not limited to marriage...
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Born Abroad, Raised In India: Legal Protection For Children Of Indian Citizens In Transnational Families
In an increasingly globalised world, cross-border mobility has given rise to complex legal questions especially when it comes to children born abroad to Indian parents.
IndiaLaw LLP
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Delhi HC Upholds Equal Co-Ownership In Jointly Purchased Property, Limits Scope Of Shared Household Rights
IndiaLaw LLP
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Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce On Grounds Of Cruelty And Long-Term Separation
IndiaLaw LLP
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Estranged Since '87, Still In Court: Septuagenarian Denied Interim Maintenance As Husband's Means Run Dry
IndiaLaw LLP
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Conditional Divorce: Supreme Court Orders Alimony In The Form Of Apartment And Arrears
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Decades-Old Property Feud Resolved: SC's Judgment On Will And Succession
IndiaLaw LLP
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Harmonizing Hindu Divorce Laws: Balancing Tradition, Modernity, And Justice In India
Khurana and Khurana
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Beyond Bare Needs: Calcutta HC Affirms Maintenance For Lifestyle Continuity
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Justice In Time: Allahabad High Court Orders Six-Month Limit On Maintenance Cases
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Child Of Inter-Caste Parents Not Automatically Entitled To SC Certificate: Bombay High Court Clarifies
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Bombay High Court Balances Redevelopment Rights With Possessory Protection In Matrimonial Dispute: Ritesh Haldar v. Elite Housing LLP
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Beyond Bare Needs: Calcutta HC Affirms Maintenance For Lifestyle Continuity
The Calcutta High Court, in its recent pronouncement in Tumpa Basak vs. Tufan Basak1, delivered a significant ruling that redefines the purpose and quantum of maintenance under Section 125...
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Justice In Time: Allahabad High Court Orders Six-Month Limit On Maintenance Cases
In a landmark ruling reinforcing the urgency of financial relief for deserted wives, the Allahabad High Court in Smt. Anjali Singh vs. State of U.P. and Another...
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Child Of Inter-Caste Parents Not Automatically Entitled To SC Certificate: Bombay High Court Clarifies
In a ruling clarifying the law on caste validity disputes, the Bombay High Court has held that a child born to parents from different castes, including where one parent belongs to a Scheduled Caste...
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Bombay High Court Balances Redevelopment Rights With Possessory Protection In Matrimonial Dispute: Ritesh Haldar v. Elite Housing LLP
In a significant ruling balancing redevelopment right with possessory and matrimonial protections, the Bombay High Court in Ritesh Haldar & Anr. v. Elite Housing LLP & Ors.
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Private Trust In India: A Step‑By‑Step Legal Guide For Asset Protection & Estate Planning
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Bombay High Court Allows Accused To Travel Abroad Amid Matrimonial Dispute: A Balanced Judicial Approach
The Bombay High Court in the case of Sukrutkumar Babasaheb Bhandare vs. State of Maharashtra &Anr.
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Kerala High Court Affirms Widow's Right To Reside In Matrimonial Home Under Domestic Violence Act
In a recent judgement, the High Court of Kerala reaffirmed the fundamental rights of a woman under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
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Delhi High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligations Under Section 24 Of The Hindu Marriage Act
The Delhi High Court in the case of Subhash v. Mamta @ Raksha, the Court reaffirmed that a husband's statutory obligation to maintain his wife and child under Section 24...
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Spouse Staying Abroad For Career Not 'Cruelty' Or 'Desertion' – Bombay High Court
In the present case, the couple, two budding engineers were deeply in love got married on January 5, 2004, in Mumbai, after an eight-year-long courtship.
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Supreme Court Tells CARA: Issue NOC In 4 Weeks For Inter-country Adoption
IndiaLaw LLP
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Balancing Population Control, Reproductive Rights, And Maternity Benefits: The Umadevi Case
IndiaLaw LLP
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Smritis Under Hindu Law: A Contemporary Analysis Of Ancient Legal Wisdom
Khurana and Khurana
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Smriti And The Evolution Of Hindu Law: From Manusmriti To Mitakshara And Dayabhaga
Khurana and Khurana
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Compelling Voice Samples In Domestic Violence Cases: Bombay High Court Clarifies Legal Position
IndiaLaw LLP
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Contemporary Challenges And Future Directions In Hindu Divorce Law Reform
Khurana and Khurana
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Evolving Alimony Laws In India: Comparative Insights, Judicial Trends, And Future Challenges
Khurana and Khurana
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Balancing Equity And Economic Justice: Alimony Awards And Economic Disparities In Indian Family Law
Khurana and Khurana
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Economic Justice Through Alimony: Gender, Fairness, And Legal Evolution In India
Khurana and Khurana
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Single Mother's Maintenance Claims Upheld: Child Care Duty Not Voluntary Abandonment Of Employment
IndiaLaw LLP
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Patna High Court Rules: Moral Lapses Alone Do Not Constitute Living In Adultery In Maintenance Cases
IndiaLaw LLP
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Shares Of Parties Through Partition Of Joint Hindu Family Property Become Their Self-Acquired Properties: Supreme Court
IndiaLaw LLP
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Prenuptial Agreement And Its Enforcement In India
Altacit Global
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Laws Protecting Rights And Interests Of Senior Citizens In India
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Rights Of Women In Live-in Relationship
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