Wife Can Claim Maintenance Under DV Act Even After Waiving Right: Kerala High Court
Shruti Mahapatra
The Kerala High Court ruled that a woman can still claim maintenance under the DV Act even if she had earlier signed an agreement giving up that right, stating such…
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Wife Cannot Be Charged with Extortion for Seeking Court-Granted Maintenance: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot be charged with extortion for seeking maintenance through the court. The court quashed complaints filed by both spouses, citing a lack…
Wife Loving Another Man Without Physical Relation is Not Adultery: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s love for another man does not amount to adultery unless there is a physical relationship. The court rejected a husband’s plea…
Delhi High Court: Occasional Acts of Adultery Don’t Deny Wife Maintenance
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance, reaffirming the protective nature of India’s maintenance laws.