Husband Cannot Avoid Maintenance by Agreement: Gauhati High Court Rules
Shruti Mahapatra
The Gauhati High Court ruled that a husband cannot escape his legal duty to pay maintenance under Section 125 CrPC by making a private agreement with his wife. The court…
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Divorce Granted Without Alimony as Wife Disobeys Court Order: Pune Court Ruling
A Pune court granted a husband divorce without alimony after the wife repeatedly ignored court orders to resume their marital life. The court ruled her refusal as grounds to deny…
Supreme Court: Alimony Must Be Fair and Realistic, Not a Punishment
The Supreme Court clarified that alimony should be fair and practical, not a tool to punish the other spouse. In Rajnesh vs. Neha, it stressed financial transparency and balanced support.