Bombay High Court Orders Wife to Pay Maintenance to Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court ruled that under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, a financially dependent ex-husband can claim maintenance from his ex-wife after divorce.
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Husband Can Claim Alimony Under Section 25 of Hindu Marriage Act: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has confirmed that under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, a husband can also claim alimony if he is financially dependent and affected by a court order like divorce or separation.
Supreme Court: Marriage Certificate Alone Does Not Prove Valid Hindu Marriage
The Supreme Court ruled that a marriage certificate does not confirm a valid Hindu marriage if no proper marriage ceremony was performed, highlighting the significance of rituals under Hindu law.
Supreme Court Advises Bengaluru Couple to Reconsider Divorce Before Granting Mutual Consent
The Supreme Court advised a Bengaluru couple to reconsider their divorce but later accepted their mutual settlement. The marriage was dissolved under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, with an agreed alimony of ₹12.51 lakh.