The Delhi High Court has ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance after divorce, emphasizing that only repeated and cohabitating acts of adultery are grounds for denial.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently denied permanent alimony to a wife living in adultery after her husband was granted a divorce on grounds of cruelty and adultery.
The Supreme Court ruled that infidelity alone does not justify a paternity test. Legitimacy is presumed if husband and wife cohabit and no impotency is proven, ensuring the child’s well-being is prioritized.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife living in adultery cannot claim permanent alimony. This decision came after upholding a divorce decree based on the grounds of adultery and cruelty.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that allegations of adultery cannot impact a mother’s custody rights over her child, though they may be grounds for divorce.
