Allahabad High Court: Take a DNA Test or Pay Child Support
Shruti Mahapatra
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a man must either take a DNA test or pay child maintenance after denying paternity. The court emphasized children's rights and legal obligations…
498A/ Domestic Violence
Court Says Guesswork Needed to Assess Husband’s Income in Maintenance Cases
The Gujarat High Court ruled that in maintenance cases, courts often need to estimate a husband's income, especially if he works in the unorganized sector, as true earnings are rarely…
Bombay High Court Orders Woman to Pay Maintenance to Unemployed, Ill Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman must pay ₹10,000 monthly maintenance to her ex-husband, who is unable to work due to health issues. The court clarified that under…
Bombay High Court Criticizes Police and Judges for Wrongful Conviction
The Bombay High Court criticized the police and judges for failing to properly examine evidence, leading to a wrongful conviction. The court has ordered corrective action to improve judicial training.
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Madhya Pradesh High Court Fines Woman ₹1 Lakh for Pursuing Case Against Ex-Husband After Divorce
The Madhya Pradesh High Court imposed a ₹1 lakh fine on a woman for continuing a case against her ex-husband despite a mutual divorce and ₹50 lakh settlement, calling it…
Mother Coaching Daughter Against Father is Cruelty, Says Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother influencing her daughter to speak against her father constitutes mental cruelty. The court granted the husband a divorce, highlighting the breakdown…
Woman Can Seek Relief Under DV Act Even If Marriage Is Declared Null and Void: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman can seek relief under the Domestic Violence (DV) Act even if her marriage is later declared null and void, as she still…
Allahabad High Court Rules Wife’s Education Doesn’t Prove She Can Support Herself
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife’s education and professional training do not automatically mean she earns enough to support herself. The court increased her maintenance allowance to ₹10,000…
Bombay High Court Confirms ₹3 Crore Compensation for Wife in Domestic Violence Case
The Bombay High Court has upheld a trial court's decision ordering a husband to pay ₹3 crore in compensation and ₹1.5 lakh per month as maintenance under the Domestic Violence…