Court Denies Maintenance to Woman Earning More Than Husband
A Mumbai court refused to grant maintenance to a woman earning more than her husband. However, it ordered the husband to pay child support despite his denial of paternity.
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Karnataka High Court Grants Father Custody of Child Over Mother’s Neglect
The Karnataka High Court upheld a family court ruling that granted a father custody of his child after the mother prioritized her illicit relationship over the child’s well-being.
Wife Cannot Be Charged With Extortion for Seeking Maintenance: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot be charged with extortion for seeking and being granted maintenance. The court dismissed complaints filed by both the husband and wife, emphasizing the legal grounds of maintenance claims.
Wife’s Right to Stay with Husband Is Not Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife’s refusal to live separately from her husband does not amount to cruelty, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and companionship in marriage.
Supreme Court Denies Married Daughter’s Claim for Compassionate Appointment
The Supreme Court rejected a married daughter’s claim for compassionate appointment, ruling that under Madhya Pradesh’s rules, the surviving spouse must nominate a child for the job.
Supreme Court Allows Brother-in-Law Accused in 498A Case to Travel Abroad
The Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be denied the right to travel abroad simply because they are accused in a 498A IPC complaint. The judgment protects personal liberty and requires substantial evidence for imposing restrictions.
Andhra High Court: Wife Cannot Claim Husband’s Self-Acquired Property for Maintenance
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife cannot claim her husband’s self-acquired property for unpaid maintenance without proof of negligence. The case underscores the importance of evidence in marital disputes.
Bombay High Court: Women Can’t File Domestic Violence Complaints at Places They’re Only Visiting
The Bombay High Court ruled that domestic violence complaints cannot be filed in locations where the complainant is merely a visitor, citing concerns over potential misuse of the legal process.
Section 125 CrPC Not Intended to Create Dependents: Madhya Pradesh HC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that Section 125 CrPC is not meant to create a dependent class of people awaiting financial support from their spouses. In a recent case, the court reduced the maintenance amount after considering the wife’s qualifications and earning potential.
Allahabad High Court Denies Relief to Man Who Secretly Took Daughter’s DNA Test to Deny Paternity
The Allahabad High Court rejected a man’s request for a fresh DNA test to deny paternity of his daughter and avoid paying maintenance. The court emphasized the presumption of legitimacy for children born within marriage, criticizing the use of secret DNA tests.