The Allahabad High Court denied a man’s request for a DNA test to challenge his daughter’s paternity and avoid maintenance. The court emphasized that legitimacy is presumed in marriage and rejected his plea, stating that DNA tests should not be used to question paternity without strong proof.
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 in paternity disputes.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a major woman is free to choose her own path, allowing her to stay with her live-in partner despite her family’s objections.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that in maintenance cases, courts often need to estimate a husband’s income, especially if he works in the unorganized sector, as true earnings are rarely disclosed in legal proceedings.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a woman in a long-term live-in relationship has the right to maintenance after separation, even without legal marriage, reinforcing financial support rights under Section 125 of CrPC.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman can seek relief under the Domestic Violence (DV) Act even if her marriage is later declared null and void, as she still qualifies as an “aggrieved person” under the law.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife living in her husband’s home is still entitled to maintenance. The court upheld an order directing the husband to pay interim support to his wife and child.
The Kerala High Court allowed a man accused under IPC Section 498A to travel to Australia for higher studies, citing his full cooperation with the investigation. The Court ruled that pending submission of a final report should not deprive him of his rights.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot sit idle and claim full maintenance from her estranged husband. She is entitled only to supportive maintenance and must make efforts to earn a livelihood.
The Madras High Court ruled that a wife and child are entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if the marriage is not legally valid due to the existence of a first marriage. The court upheld the Family Court’s order directing the husband to pay ₹10,000 per month in maintenance.
