Allahabad High Court Orders Man to Undergo DNA Test or Pay Child Maintenance
Shruti Mahapatra
The Allahabad High Court has ordered a man to either pay maintenance to his children or undergo a DNA test to prove he is not their father, emphasizing the importance…
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Kerala High Court Rules Comparing Wife to Others as Cruelty Grounds for Divorce
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a husband's constant comparison of his wife to other women amounts to cruelty and is valid grounds for divorce. The court emphasized that…
Chhattisgarh High Court Awards Custody of Teenage Girl to Mother
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that custody of a girl aged 10-15 should be with her mother, citing the special care required during puberty that a father may not provide.…
Delhi High Court Upholds Child’s Nine-Day Custody to Mother for Foreign Travel
The Delhi High Court upheld a family court's decision to allow a mother to take her child on a nine-day trip to Malaysia, emphasizing the child's welfare as the primary…
Punjab & Haryana High Court Denies Permanent Alimony to Wife Living in Adultery
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…
Karnataka High Court: Husband’s False Adultery Allegations Amount to Mental Cruelty
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband's false allegations of adultery against his wife constitute mental cruelty, overturning a previous divorce decree and imposing a fine on the…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Divorce to Man, Cites Wife’s Cruelty in Tutoring Child Against Father
The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted a divorce to a man, citing the wife's cruelty in tutoring their daughter against him and highlighting the severe impact of parental alienation on…
Punjab and Haryana High Court: One False Complaint Can Constitute Matrimonial Cruelty
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a single false complaint can constitute matrimonial cruelty, resulting in divorce and requiring the husband to pay ₹20 lakh as permanent alimony.
Karnataka High Court Doubles Maintenance for Stay-at-Home Wife, Recognizing Childcare as a Full-Time Job
The Karnataka High Court has doubled the maintenance for a stay-at-home wife to ₹36,000, highlighting that taking care of children is a full-time job. The decision comes after dismissing the…
Understanding Child Custody: Key Factors and Misconceptions
Discover the factors that influence child custody decisions and debunk common misconceptions. This guide offers insights into the legal process and tips for navigating custody battles effectively.