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Can A Working Wife Claim Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC / Section 144 BNSS?

Can A Working Wife Claim Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC / Section 144 BNSS?

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Matrimonial Advocates

Can a working wife claim maintenance in India under Section 125 CrPC or Section 144 BNSS? Latest Supreme Court and High Court position, updated law, real case principles, and when maintenance is granted or denied.  NEW DELHI: Yes. A working wife can ...

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7 Ways Men Get Trapped In False Dowry Cases In India: A Legal Reality In Matrimonial Litigation

7 Ways Men Get Trapped In False Dowry Cases In India: A Legal Reality In Matrimonial Litigation

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Matrimonial Advocates

How does a normal marital dispute suddenly turn into a criminal case against an entire family? Several Supreme Court observations show how allegations, arrests, and years of trials can begin with just one complaint. NEW DELHI: Dowry harassment is a s...

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Myth: Maintenance Is Only for Poor Women – The Reality of Matrimonial Law in India

Myth: Maintenance Is Only for Poor Women – The Reality of Matrimonial Law in India

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Matrimonial Advocates

Is maintenance in India really meant only for poor women who cannot survive without support? Supreme Court rulings and real courtroom decisions reveal how maintenance law actually works and why many people misunderstand it. NEW DELHI: Maintenance law...

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How Long Does Divorce Take in India? Real Court Timelines, Updated Law, and What Actually Delays a Decree

How Long Does Divorce Take in India? Real Court Timelines, Updated Law, and What Actually Delays a Decree

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Matrimonial Advocates

Divorce in India is rarely as quick as people expect. From mandatory waiting periods to courtroom battles over custody and maintenance, the timeline often stretches far beyond what most couples imagine. This guide breaks down the real legal process, ...

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Can a Wife Claim Maintenance After Adultery? The Truth Indian Courts Don’t Make Obvious

Can a Wife Claim Maintenance After Adultery? The Truth Indian Courts Don’t Make Obvious

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 by Matrimonial Advocates

Many husbands assume infidelity ends financial liability. The law says otherwise and the difference between morality and statutory wording is where most men lose their cases. NEW DELHI: When adultery enters a marriage dispute, one question dominates ...

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Myth: Filing a Domestic Violence Case Automatically Guarantees Maintenance — What Courts Actually Examine Before Granting Monetary Relief

Myth: Filing a Domestic Violence Case Automatically Guarantees Maintenance — What Courts Actually Examine Before Granting Monetary Relief

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 by Matrimonial Advocates

A Detailed Legal Examination of Why Maintenance Under the DV Act Is Conditional, Discretionary, and Evidence-Based — Not Automatic “Sir, she has filed a Domestic Violence case. Now I will definitely have to pay maintenance, right?” That question is n...

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How to Initiate a Divorce in India: Complete Step-by-Step Legal Guide of 2026

How to Initiate a Divorce in India: Complete Step-by-Step Legal Guide of 2026

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Matrimonial Advocates

Most people search “how to file divorce in India” only when the situation has already escalated beyond repair. Before you take that step, understand the legal process, grounds, and consequences that can change your life permanently. “Where do I start...

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When Marriage Becomes Litigation: The Alarming Rise of Criminal Cases in Matrimonial Disputes

When Marriage Becomes Litigation: The Alarming Rise of Criminal Cases in Matrimonial Disputes

Posted on February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 by Matrimonial Advocates

What begins as a marital disagreement now often ends in police complaints, arrests, and years of criminal trial. Is the legal system protecting families — or accelerating the collapse of marriage through criminalisation? NEW DELHI: Marriage in India ...

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Myth: Husband Has No Legal Remedies – What Indian Law Actually Says?

Myth: Husband Has No Legal Remedies – What Indian Law Actually Says?

Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 by Matrimonial Advocates

Many people believe that once a marital dispute starts, the husband has no protection under Indian law. The truth is very different, and knowing it can completely change how a case unfolds. The biggest myth being pushed in matrimonial litigation toda...

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No Maintenance for Wife if Her Actions Rendered Husband Incapable of Earning: Allahabad High Court

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Matrimonial Advocates

In a significant legal precedent concerning matrimonial obligations, the Allahabad High Court has determined that a wife is ineligible to claim maintenance if her own conduct, or that of her family, has directly resulted in her husband’s loss o...

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