HC to Examine if Woman in Void Marriage Can Seek Maintenance
The Delhi High Court will examine whether a woman, whose marriage is allegedly void, can seek maintenance from her stepson under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act.
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Himachal Minister Urges Fast-Tracking of Forest Rights Cases
Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi has instructed officers to accelerate processing of Forest Rights Act cases in Shimla district, aiming to resolve most pending claims by March 2026.
Haryana Rights Commission: Safe Roads Are Fundamental Right
Haryana Human Rights Commission rules safe roads are a fundamental right under Article 21, directing multiple agencies to submit compliance reports and implement comprehensive safety measures across the state.
SC: Widowed Daughters-in-Law Get Maintenance from Father-in-Law
The Supreme Court ruled that a daughter-in-law who becomes a widow after her father-in-law's death is entitled to maintenance from his estate under Hindu law, citing Manusmriti principles.
HC: Wife's Skills Don't Deny Maintenance Under CrPC
Allahabad High Court rules that a wife's qualifications or vocational skills cannot be used to deny her maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, emphasizing social justice principles.
HC: Wife's qualification can't deny her maintenance
Allahabad High Court sets aside family court order, rules husband cannot evade maintenance duty based solely on wife's educational qualifications. Court emphasizes social realities women face.
HRW Urges Carney to Focus on Human Rights in China Visit
Human Rights Watch urges Canadian PM Carney to address human rights violations during his China visit. Read the full details and implications for Canada-China relations.
Delhi HC: No Presumption of Wife's Income for Maintenance
Delhi High Court rules a wife's income cannot be presumed without proof during interim maintenance hearings. Key legal precedent for matrimonial cases. Read the full judgment details.
Delhi HC on Foreign Income & Spousal Maintenance
Delhi High Court rules a husband's foreign earnings cannot be simply converted to INR for maintenance. Justice Amit Mahajan enhances interim maintenance to Rs 1 lakh per month. Read the full analysis.
Delhi HC Protects Pawan Kalyan's Personality Rights
Delhi High Court grants interim protection to actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's personality rights, ordering fan pages to add disclaimers. The 'Power Star' and Andhra Deputy CM's plea against unauthorized commercial use is upheld.
HC: Maintenance must start from application filing date
Allahabad High Court mandates interim maintenance for women from application date, not court order date, criticizing delays. Landmark ruling ensures financial security.
Delhi court directs Rs 5 lakh monthly maintenance to wife
A Delhi court ordered a man to pay Rs 5 lakh per month as interim maintenance, stating sustenance is not mere survival. The ruling emphasizes a wife's right to live with dignity, matching her marital status.
HC upholds wife's interim maintenance, dismisses husband's plea
Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a petition challenging a family court's order for a husband to pay Rs 5,000 monthly maintenance to his wife, emphasizing the gap between earning capacity and actual income.
Allahabad HC Rules Maintenance from Filing Date, Not Order
Allahabad High Court mandates interim maintenance for women from application filing date, not court order date, to prevent financial hardship. Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla modifies family court order in Sonam Yadav case.
Delhi HC: Fathers can't evade child support duties
Delhi High Court modifies child maintenance order, emphasizing a father's legal & moral duty. Justice Sharma says a mother's job doesn't absolve her of child-rearing burdens. Read the landmark ruling.
Mumbai Central Line Track Work During Mulund-Matunga Mega Block
A scheduled mega block on Mumbai's Central Line from Mulund to Matunga allowed for crucial track, signal, and overhead equipment maintenance. Services are set to resume post-block, promising safer commutes.
Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 Announced
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 was announced at a major international convention in New Delhi. Discover the winners and the event's key highlights.
Hyderabad Sees Disturbing Rise in Elderly Abandonment
Telangana Human Rights Commission takes action on multiple cases of senior citizens deserted by families. Learn about the legal gaps and the urgent need for stronger welfare enforcement.
HC Issues Notices in Senior Citizens' Property Dispute
Rajasthan High Court takes up case of elderly couple alleging illegal property transfer by son. Notices issued to state govt. Read the full story.
SC stays HC order hiking wife's maintenance from Rs 50k to 3.5L
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC's order enhancing monthly maintenance for a wife from Rs 50,000 to Rs 3.5 lakh. Husband directed to clear arrears. Read the full legal battle details.
SC Stays HC Order on 7-Fold Maintenance Hike for Pune Wife
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order enhancing wife's maintenance from ₹50k to ₹3.5 lakh/month. Husband directed to clear arrears. Next hearing in 2026. Details inside.
HC: Rs 50k maintenance per child, not collectively
Bombay High Court clarifies a father must pay Rs 50,000 monthly to each minor daughter individually. Justice Deshpande modifies family court order, citing insufficient collective amount. Details inside.
Bengaluru Court Ruling on Maintenance Fees Sparks Debate
A recent Bengaluru court order on maintenance fee payments for apartment owners has ignited a major debate between residents' welfare associations and property owners. Learn the details and implications.
Subros wins ₹52.18 cr Railways HVAC maintenance contract
Subros lands a major ₹52.18 crore AMC order from Indian Railways for cab HVAC units, boosting its FY25 railway segment order book to ₹86.35 crore. Details inside.
Bombay HC freezes Rs 34L in family accounts in maintenance case
Bombay High Court freezes Rs 34 lakh transferred by a man to his mother and brother, calling it a systematic attempt to avoid paying maintenance to his wife and daughter. Read the full details.
Bengaluru: Husband fined in dowry harassment case
Bengaluru court orders husband to pay maintenance after he prevented wife from pursuing education and subjected her to dowry harassment. Landmark judgment highlights women's rights.
Dipawali Mitra Wins Shishushree Award 2025
Times of India correspondent Dipawali Mitra receives Shishushree Award 2025 from West Bengal Child Rights Commission for outstanding child rights reporting. Read her inspiring journey.
Pakistan Weaponizing Courts Against Rights Lawyers
Pakistan faces international condemnation for allegedly using courts to silence human rights lawyers. Multiple cases reveal systematic targeting of legal professionals.
UN Calls on Pakistan to Respect Imran Khan's Rights
United Nations demands Pakistan ensure Imran Khan's human rights and due process protections. Read the full UN statement and international response.
Delhi HC orders takedown of Ajay Devgn deepfakes
Delhi High Court protects Ajay Devgn's personality rights, orders removal of deepfakes and bars AI training with infringing content. A landmark move against digital impersonation.
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