Time to Eliminate Stereotypes Legal Framework – Zero Alimony in Short Marriages

As society evolves, laws must evolve with it. Unfortunately, when it comes to family laws—especially alimony and maintenance—our legal framework still stereotypes. Lawmakers and courts continues to view women as lifelong dependents on a husband’s income, despite the reality that today’s women are educated, employed, and financially independent. Ironically, while governments run hundreds of schemes aimed at women’s financial…

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Jharkhand HC denied maintenance to wife in Amit Kumar Kachhap vs. Sangeeta Topp case

Jharkhand HC Denied - No Maintenance to Wife in Amit Kumar

The Jharkhand High Court denied maintenance to the wife, Sangeeta Toppo, under Section 125(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), concluding that she left her husband without sufficient cause. ⚖️ Allegations by Wife: 🛑 Husband’s Defense: Marriage solemn as per tribal (Oraon) customs, not Hindu Marriage Act. 👨‍⚖️ Court’s Observations: 📜 Important Point– Section 125(4) CrPC: A wife is…

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Delhi High Court Denies Maintenance to Wife in Vijay Kumar vs. Harsh Lata Aggarwal Case

In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court denied maintenance to wife in Vijay Kumar vs. Harsh Lata Aggarwal Case under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, citing her educational qualifications, previous work experience, and her ability to earn. 🧑‍⚖️ Background: The case involved Vijay Kumar, who challenged the grant of maintenance to his wife, Harsh Lata Aggarwal,…

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Supreme Court Reduces Interim Maintenance in Bhushan Kumar Meen case for Educated Wife

Supreme Court reduced maintenance to wife in Bhushan Kumar case

Interim maintenance reduces to Educated Wife in Supreme Court Reduces Interim Maintenance in Bhushan Kumar Meen Vs Mansi Meen. The case involved Bhushan Kumar Meen, who challenged the order directing him to pay ₹10,000 per month as interim maintenance to his estranged wife, Mansi Meen, despite his net take-home salary being just ₹9,000, after deductions including a heavy home…

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Delhi High Court seeks every penny of husband to decide maintenance amount in matrimonial cases

Delhi High Court directions for maintenance amount in matrimonial cases

Thursday, the Single Judge Bench of Justice JR Midha has modified the affidavit formats to decide maintenance amount in matrimonial cases. The bench has also issued various directions to expedite the process. The bench also said that the affidavit will be submitted by parties simultaneously. The new format will be applied in the case, if the parties has not…

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