Rajasthan High Court Allows Married Woman to Live with Her Lover
Shruti Mahapatra
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a married woman has the right to live with her lover if she chooses, dismissing her husband’s habeas corpus petition and affirming that no…
2024
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Delhi Court Urges Woman to Get a Job Instead of Relying on Ex-Husband for Alimony
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Bombay High Court Acquits Man in Cheating Case After 25 Years, Says Refusal to Marry Isn’t Cheating
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Court Rules Wife with Earning Ability Cannot Stay Idle and Burden Husband
A Delhi court ruled that a wife capable of earning cannot remain idle and burden her husband financially. The court ordered the husband to pay Rs 12,000 per month for…