Educated Woman Cannot Be Forced to Work: Bombay High Court
Shruti Mahapatra
The Bombay High Court has said that an educated woman cannot be forced to work. The court emphasized that it is her right to choose whether to work or stay…
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Father Must Support Child Even if Mother is Earning: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a father must support his child financially, even if the mother is earning, reinforcing that parental responsibility cannot be avoided due to emotional reasons…
Karnataka High Court Rules Wife’s Abortion Records Are Private and Can’t Be Used to Prove Adultery
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s medical records, including abortion reports, are private and cannot be used by a husband to prove adultery in court, protecting doctor-patient confidentiality.
Patna High Court Denies Husband’s Divorce Plea Despite 18-Year Separation Over Mental Illness Claims
Patna High Court denied a husband's request for divorce after 18 years of separation, ruling that schizophrenia alone cannot justify the end of marriage. The husband’s allegations lacked sufficient medical…
Supreme Court: Divorce Allowed If Conjugal Rights Order Not Followed for a Year
The Supreme Court has ruled that divorce can be granted under the Hindu Marriage Act if a spouse fails to follow a court order to resume marital relations for over…
Punjab & Haryana HC: Wife Entitled to Maintenance Even if Marriage is Invalid
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if her marriage is invalid, as long as she cohabited as a…
Allahabad High Court: Take a DNA Test or Pay Child Support
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a man must either take a DNA test or pay child maintenance after denying paternity. The court emphasized children's rights and legal obligations…
Bombay High Court Orders Woman to Pay Maintenance to Unemployed, Ill Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman must pay ₹10,000 monthly maintenance to her ex-husband, who is unable to work due to health issues. The court clarified that under…
Mother Coaching Daughter Against Father is Cruelty, Says Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother influencing her daughter to speak against her father constitutes mental cruelty. The court granted the husband a divorce, highlighting the breakdown…
Allahabad High Court Rules Wife’s Education Doesn’t Prove She Can Support Herself
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife’s education and professional training do not automatically mean she earns enough to support herself. The court increased her maintenance allowance to ₹10,000…