False Domestic Violence Case? 7 Legal Steps Every Husband Must Take Before It Destroys His Life
A single complaint under the Domestic Violence Act can trigger arrests, maintenance claims, and years of litigation. Before panic takes […]
When Wife Refuses Restitution But Demands Maintenance From Husband: The ‘Contradiction’ That Indian Law Actually Recognises
Can a husband win restitution and still be ordered to pay maintenance? The Supreme Court clarifies that non-compliance with RCR
Allahabad HC: Wife Denied Maintenance if Her Actions Caused Husband’s Inability to Earn
The Court noted that in the case before it, the husband’s earning capacity had been completely destroyed due to a
Delhi High Court Issues Key Guidelines on Maintenance Orders
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday outlined key principles for determining maintenance for wives and children, urging Family and Mahila
Madras High Court Withdraws ₹30,000 Monthly Maintenance, Citing Wife’s Adequate Income
Madras High Court cancels Rs 30000 monthly maintenance for wife, citing her substantial income, but upholds support for the couple’s
No Interim Maintenance If Wife Has Own Income & Property
The husband challenged the order of the Family Court to pay an interim maintenance of Rs. 30,000 each to the
Grounds for Denial of Interim Maintenance and Alimony under Indian Law
In India, the law provides protective measures for spouses, particularly women, through provisions like Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure
Pune Family Court Denies Wife’s Request for Interim Alimony Based on Earnings
A Pune family court recently dismissed a 46-year-old woman’s request for interim alimony based on earnings, citing her stable income
Allahabad HC: Court Must Decide on Allegation of Adultery Against Wife Before Granting Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that if a clear allegation of adultery is made against the wife, the court must
Maintenance & Its Types Under Various Sections
What is Maintenance? Maintenance laws under which a person, who is unable to maintain herself/himself for survival, takes financial help
Gauhati High Court Nullifies Family Court’s Maintenance Order Sans Asset Disclosure Affidavits
The Gauhati High Court recently overturned a Family Court directive instructing a husband to provide his wife with interim maintenance
Revisional Court Can’t Make Deposition of Arrears a Condition for Granting Stay on Interim Maintenance: Delhi High Court
While considering the grant of stay of the interim maintenance order passed under Section 125 of CrPC, the High Court