Court Denies Maintenance to Woman Earning More Than Husband
A Mumbai court refused to grant maintenance to a woman earning more than her husband. However, it ordered the husband to pay child support despite his denial of paternity.
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Bombay HC: Wife Cannot Stop Husband from Selling Flat If Alternative Housing is Provided
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Delhi High Court Rejects Man’s Plea for Income Tax Probe into Wife’s Family Over ₹2 Crore Dowry Claim
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Wife Cannot Be Charged with Extortion for Seeking Court-Granted Maintenance: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot be charged with extortion for seeking maintenance through the court. The court quashed complaints filed by both spouses, citing a lack of evidence for cruelty or false claims.