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Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Alleged Misuse of POCSO Law in Matrimonial Disputes

Introduction The Supreme Court has expressed concern over what it described as an “uglier side” of matrimonial litigation, noting instances where allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are allegedly being invoked

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Single Meeting With Former Partner Does Not By Itself Prove Adultery: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Introduction In an important ruling on matrimonial disputes, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a single incident of a spouse meeting a former partner cannot, by itself, be treated as proof of adultery.

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Wives Are Not “Deemed Maids”: Bombay High Court Says Refusal to Cook or Clean Is Not Cruelty

Introduction In an important ruling on marital rights and gender roles, the Bombay High Court has observed that a wife cannot be treated as a “deemed maid” in the household and that refusal to perform domestic

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Unproven Allegation That Wife Accused Husband of HIV/AIDS Not Enough for Divorce: Karnataka High Court

Introduction In a significant ruling on matrimonial disputes, the Karnataka High Court has held that an unsubstantiated allegation that a wife accused her husband of suffering from HIV/AIDS cannot, by itself, amount to mental cruelty sufficient

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Wife Cannot Access Husband’s Income Tax Details Through RTI for Maintenance Claims: Delhi High Court

Introduction In a significant ruling on privacy and the scope of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Delhi High Court has held that a wife cannot seek her husband’s income tax details through RTI to

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“Don’t Marry If You Can’t Maintain Family”: Allahabad High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea on Poor Finances

Introduction In a strong observation on marital responsibility, the Allahabad High Court has held that a husband cannot escape his legal duty to maintain his wife and children by citing poor financial condition. Background of the

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Wife & Her Family Cannot Be Prosecuted for ‘Dowry-Giving’ Based on Her Complaint: Supreme Court

Introduction In a significant clarification of dowry laws, the Supreme Court has held that a wife and her family members cannot be prosecuted for “giving dowry” merely on the basis of statements made in her complaint

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Being a Student Does Not Exempt Husband From Maintaining Wife: P&H High Court

Introduction In a significant ruling on maintenance rights, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a husband cannot avoid his legal obligation to maintain his wife merely on the ground that he is still

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Can’t Use Criminal Law As Weapon To Implicate In-Laws In Matrimonial Discord’: Karnataka High Court Quashes Cruelty FIR

The Karnataka High Court quashed a cruelty case under Section 498A IPC, observing that criminal law cannot be misused to rope in the entire family of the husband in matrimonial disputes without specific allegations. Key ObservationsThe

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Married Individuals Cannot Enter Live-In Relationships Without Divorce: Allahabad High Court

Introduction In a significant observation, the Allahabad High Court has clarified that a person who is already married cannot legally enter into a live-in relationship with another individual unless the existing marriage is formally dissolved through

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