India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad High Court Grants Maintenance To Wife Despite Husband Concealing His First Subsisting Marriage

Allahabad High CourtGrantsMaintenanceTo Wife Despite Husband Concealing His FirstSubsisting MarriageIn a significant ruling emphasizing the purpose of theCode of Criminal Procedure(CrPC), theHigh Court of Judicature at Allahabadhas affirmed that a woman is entitled tomaintenanceunder Section ...

27 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Woman Concealing Prior Marriage Not Entitled to Maintenance from Second Husband: Bombay High Court

Woman Concealing Prior Marriage Not Entitled toMaintenancefrom Second Husband:Bombay High CourtTheBombay High Court, in a significant ruling, has declared that a woman who conceals her subsisting first marriage and subsequently marries a second husband cannot claimmaintenanceunderSection 125 ...

22 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Rules Filing Vakalatnama Not Sufficient To Start Written Statement Limitation Period

Bombay High CourtRules FilingVakalatnamaNot Sufficient To StartWritten StatementLimitation PeriodTheHigh Court of Judicature at Bombayhas clarified a significant procedural point incivil litigation, ruling that the mere filing of avakalatnama—a document authorizing an advocate to represent a ...

17 Jul 2026

India -

Ayodhya Bar Decision To Not Represent Accused In Ram Temple Donation Theft Cannot Be Ever Justified

I have just no hesitation whatsoever in saying that it is definitely a matter of extremely grave concern that the Ayodhya Bar Association in Uttar Pradesh has decided to stop its members who are all advocates bound by the rules applicable to Advocates under the Advocates Act from representing...

14 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Strict Proof of Marriage Not Required for Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC If Cohabitation Is Established: Allahabad High Court

Strict Proof of Marriage Not Required forMaintenanceUnderSection 125 CrPCIfCohabitationIs Established:Allahabad High CourtIn a significant ruling aimed at preventing themiscarriage of justice, theAllahabad High Courthas declared that strict proof of a formal marriage is not a mandatory prereq...

11 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Denies Urgent Relief in Queen Sequel Suit

Bombay High Court Denies Urgent Relief in Queen Sequel SuitThe Bombay High Court has issued a significant procedural order regarding the escalating legal battle between Phantom Studios and JioStar India, effectively denying an urgent request...

10 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Ayodhya Bar Association Boycott Violates Fundamental Right to Counsel

Ayodhya Bar Association Boycott ViolatesFundamental Right to CounselThe legal landscape in Uttar Pradesh has been roiled by a contentious resolution passed by theFaizabad Bar Association, which has formally directed its members to boycott the legal defense of eight individuals accused of embe...

30 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Surrender of Land for FSI Waivers is Valid: Bombay HC

Surrender of Land for FSI Waivers is Valid: Bombay HC In a significant ruling concerning urban development and property rights, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay has affirmed that a housing society’s surrender of land in exchange for development benefits constitutes a vali...

05 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Continuing Breach of Agreement Under MOFA Prevents Plaint Rejection Under Order VII Rule 11: Bombay High Court

Continuing Breach: Bombay High Court Rejects Move to Dismiss Long-Standing Property Suit In a significant ruling for civil litigation, the Bombay High Court has clarified that a failure to fulfill contractual obligations under the Maharashtra Ownership of Flats (...

09 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Liberal Interpretation of 'Wife' Under Section 125 CrPC Essential to Protect Destitute Women: Delhi High Court

Beyond Strict Definitions: Delhi High Court Upholds Liberal Interpretation of 'Wife' in Maintenance Disputes In a significant ruling emphasizing the protective mantle of social welfare legislation, the Delhi High Court has upheld a maintenance order granted to a ...

06 May 2026