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Wife Can’t Be Denied Maintenance for Being Qualified: Punjab & Haryana HC

Shruti Mahapatra6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for being qualified, unless it is proven that she quit her job only to seek financial support. The court upheld a family court’s order granting ₹10,000 monthly to the wife and ₹5,000 for their son.

Woman in Long-Term Live-In Relationship Entitled to Maintenance: Madhya Pradesh Court

Shruti Mahapatra6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a woman in a long-term live-in relationship is entitled to receive maintenance after separation, even if they were not legally married.