According to the Karnataka High Court, deductions like PF contributions, recovery of house rent/furniture, LIC premium, etc., from the salary must not be considered when determining the maintenance amount under section 125 Cr.P.C. The bench of Justic...
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The Allahabad High Court has declared that the dissolution of marriage between two Hindus must adhere strictly to the procedures outlined in the Hindu Marriage Act. It was emphasized that unilateral declarations made on stamp papers are not recognize...
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The Family Courts in Uttarakhand have been directed by the High Court to follow the recommendations laid out in the 257th Report of the Law Commission regarding alterations to guardianship and custody rules in cases involving child custody. The Divis...
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Recently, the High Court of Delhi upheld the rejection of a divorce petition in a marital dispute involving Gaurav Gulati, the petitioner, and Gita Pravin, the defendant. The petitioner had initiated legal proceedings under Sections 13(1)(ia) and 13(...
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The Court made the observation while granting divorce to a man whose wife had filed multiple criminals cases against him and his family members and also prevented him from meeting their minor daughter. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently under...
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The Delhi High Court has approved a divorce for a husband, citing cruelty by his wife. The wife was accused of neglecting household duties and frequently living separately, often staying with her parents despite the husband’s efforts to provid...
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The Supreme Court condemned the practice of submitting written statements that lack paragraph-wise responses to the complaint. According to the Court, this method will enhance comprehension of the arguments presented by the parties, instead of requi...
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The Karnataka High Court has decided that when determining the support a husband must provide to his estranged wife, certain additional deductions from his salary, such as contributions to provident fund, house rent, furniture recovery, and similar e...
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The Court affirms the exclusive jurisdiction of Magistrates in adjudicating applications under Section 12 of the Act, thereby ensuring clarity and coherence in the administration of justice. The Saket Court in Delhi recently addressed a case involvin...
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In a landmark ruling regarding marital disputes, the Karnataka High Court has raised the interim financial assistance provided to a wife by her estranged husband. Highlighting the vital role of caring for children as a full-time responsibility, the c...
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