India - High Court of Bombay

Maintenance Arrears Recoverable Against Deceased Husband's Estate, But Enhancement Claim Abates: Bombay High Court

Beyond the Grave: Bombay HC Limits Maintenance Claims Against Deceased Ex-SpousesIn a profound clarification of matrimonial rights, theBombay High Courthas delineated the boundary between an enforceablemaintenance decreeand a fresh claim for financial enhancement following the death of an ex-...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Quashes Matrimonial Dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC Upon Settlement

End of Legal Battle: Delhi High Court Quashes Matrimonial Dispute FIR After Settlement In a significant move to prioritize the amicable resolution of private domestic disputes, the Delhi High Court has quashed a 2016 matrimonial FIR involving charges under

09 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Quashes Cyber Crime FIR Under Section 528 BNSS Following Matrimonial Settlement

Ending the Digital Dispute: Delhi High Court Quashes Cyber Crime Case Post-Settlement In a move underscoring the legal system's preference for amicable resolutions in private matrimonial disputes, the Delhi High Court has quashed a criminal case registered under ...

20 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Continuation of Criminal Proceedings After Permanent Alimony and Divorce Constitutes Abuse of Process: Rajasthan High Court

Legal Deadlocks: High Court Cracks Down on 'Reverse Trend' of Post-Divorce LitigationIn a significant ruling aimed at curbing the misuse of marital litigation, the Rajasthan High Court has held that a spouse cannot continue criminal proceedings against in-laws after accepting <...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Telangana

Misrepresentation of Date of Birth in Matrimonial Profiles Constitutes Fraud: Telangana High Court Dissolves Marriage Under Section 12 Hindu Marriage Act

Beyond the Horoscope:Telangana High CourtTackles Online MatrimonialFraudIn a significant ruling that underscores the necessity of transparency in the digital age of arranged marriages, the High Court for the State of Telangana has dissolved a marit...

12 Jun 2026

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Consensual Separation Agreement Bars Maintenance Claims Under Section 488 CrPC: High Court of J&K and Ladakh

Separation by Consent: The End of the Road for Maintenance Claims? In a significant ruling addressing the limitations of maintenance claims, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has clarified that while a private separation agreement cannot legally dissolve a...

06 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Rules Against Excessive Retrospective Maintenance Under DV Act

Curbing Crushing Arrears: Rajasthan HC Sets New Precedent on Maintenance Payments In a significant ruling that promises to reshape matrimonial litigation in India, the Rajasthan High Court has issued a stern warning against the practice of saddling...

12 May 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Failure to Disclose Income Permits Adverse Inference in Maintenance Cases: Allahabad High Court

Silence on Assets: Allahabad HC Upholds Maintenance Order via Adverse Inference In a significant ruling for matrimonial jurisprudence, the Allahabad High Court has underscored the duty of transparency in financial disputes. The court held that a husband’s failure to disclose hi...

19 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC Upholds Permanent Alimony Decree under Section 25 of Hindu Marriage Act: Neeraj Kumar v. Smt. Shradha Goel

Balancing Obligations: Allahabad High Court Upholds Alimony Award in Decades-Old Matrimonial Dispute In a clear message emphasizing a spouse's obligation to maintain their dependents, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed cross-appe...

07 Jan 2025

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Jharkhand High Court Enhances Alimony Under Section 25 of Hindu Marriage Act, Emphasizing Financial Needs of Children with Autism

Prioritizing the Needs of the Vulnerable: Jharkhand High Court Redefines Alimony for Autistic Child Support In a landmark decision that bridges the gap between mechanical financial assessment and the reality of specialized caregiving, the High Court of Jharkhand has significant...

19 Jun 2025