Madras High Court Overturns Order Asking Wife to Pay Maintenance
The Madras High Court overturned a family court order that required a wife to pay maintenance to her husband, ruling that he was capable of earning a livelihood.
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Husband Ordered to Pay ₹2 Lakh/Month After Ignoring Maintenance Order
The Gujarat High Court increased a husband’s maintenance obligation to ₹2 lakh per month after he ignored previous court orders. Learn about this legal ruling and its implications.
Wife Entitled to Maintenance Even if Qualified, Unless It’s Proven She Quit Job to Seek Support: Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance simply because she is qualified, unless it is proven she quit her job to seek support. Both the husband’s challenge and the wife’s request for more maintenance were rejected.
Kerala High Court: Family Courts Must Set Time Frames for Case Disposal
The Kerala High Court emphasized that family courts must establish clear time frames for case disposal when a party requests timely resolution, ensuring swift justice in family disputes.
Bombay HC: Wife Cannot Stop Flat Sale if Husband Offers Alternative Accommodation
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife cannot block the sale of her husband’s flat if he offers similar alternative accommodation. The court emphasized that the wife’s lifestyle must be maintained, but she cannot refuse reasonable housing alternatives.
Delhi High Court Upholds Family Court’s Decision on Child’s Custody for Foreign Travel
The Delhi High Court upheld a family court decision permitting a mother to take her child to Malaysia for nine days, rejecting the father’s plea over concerns of flight risk and previous non-compliance.
Karnataka High Court Doubles Maintenance for Stay-at-Home Wife, Citing Childcare Responsibilities
The Karnataka High Court has doubled the interim maintenance for a stay-at-home wife from ₹18,000 to ₹36,000. The court recognized the extensive responsibilities of childcare and dismissed the husband’s claims that his wife was lazy, emphasizing that taking care of children is a full-time job.
Delhi High Court Upholds Mother’s 9-Day Custody for Child’s Travel Abroad
The Delhi High Court upheld a family court’s decision allowing a mother to take her child to Malaysia for nine days, emphasizing the child’s welfare despite the father’s objections.
Madras High Court Upholds Removal of Husband from Matrimonial Home for Domestic Peace
The Madras High Court has ruled that removing the husband from the matrimonial home may be necessary for ensuring domestic peace, regardless of whether he has alternative accommodation. This decision underscores the court’s stance on protecting the well-being of families in contentious situations.
Bombay HC: Husband Can Sell Flat if He Provides Alternative Accommodation for Wife
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife cannot prevent her husband from selling their flat if he offers similar alternative accommodation nearby. The court dismissed the wife’s petition, highlighting balanced rights for both parties.
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