hindu marriage act

The Supreme Court has upheld an aspect of the hindu marriage act that restricts divorce petitions to wives under specified maintenance orders, dismissing a legal challenge against it. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi argued that this legal framework is essential for protecting women’s rights against societal inequities.

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The dispute arose from matrimonial proceedings between two highly qualified medical professionals. The wife, a practicing gynaecologist with an M.D. degree, challenged a trial court order which had partly rejected her application for maintenance under Sections 24 and 26 of the hindu marriage act, 1955.

A Jaipur family court granted a man a divorce, citing his wife's objectionable social media activity as mental cruelty. The court ruled that sharing compromising photos online caused the husband significant emotional distress and damaged his reputation. This ruling underscores how online behavior can be crucial evidence in matrimonial disputes, leading to the dissolution of the decade-old marriage.

A recent Allahabad High Court ruling emphasizes that a wife's right to maintenance isn't solely tied to marriage duration or her qualifications. The court stressed that a wife's ability to maintain herself commensurate with her marital lifestyle, regardless of past earnings, is key. The husband's financial status and credibility were also scrutinized in this significant judgment.

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Ira Khan celebrated her 29th birthday with a heartwarming moment as her husband, Nupur Shikhare, playfully assisted her with cutting the cake due to her mehendi-covered hands. The intimate celebration, shared on Instagram, showcased the couple's chemistry and garnered affectionate fan reactions.

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The Court refused to entertain a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking custody of her two minor children from their father, stressing that any such disputes must ordinarily be resolved under statutory remedies.

After the Bombay High Court dismissed her plea seeking recognition of her relationship “in the nature of marriage” with Rajesh Khanna, Anita Advani has now spoken out, making it clear that she is not ready to back down. Expressing disappointment over the ruling, she said, “After 14 years, I don’t even get to show that my relationship was so and so. How can a civil matter be decided without a trial? That is a travesty of justice.”

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