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Supreme Court says wife found living in adultery can't claim maintenance

The Supreme Court ruled that a wife proved to be living in adultery cannot claim maintenance and asked the Centre and the Law Commission to examine regulations for private detective agencies.

Published 1 day ago

GMDA to take over streetlight maintenance on Gurugram master roads

GMDA has sought records of maintenance contracts, ongoing tenders and contractor disputes to ensure a smooth transition of the streetlight system. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published 3 days ago

Husband, wife must share home, child's education cost; equality can't be claimed selectively: HC

Husband, wife must share home, child's education cost; equality can't be claimed selectively: HC

Published 5 days ago

Husband cannot take advantage of his own wrong in maintenance case: Allahabad HC

Justice Prashad rejected the husband's contention that the woman could not be granted maintenance merely because the marriage was void.

Published 5 days ago

40-year-old Ram Jhula bridge closed for commuting till December: Officials

The 220-metre-long and two-metre-wide suspension bridge was closed from both ends on Saturday evening. (HT Photo)

Updated 7 days ago

25% salary for maintenance only a guideline, not mandatory: HC

The observations came while deciding two connected criminal revisions. (For representation)

Published 18 days ago

PMC makes ward offices directly responsible for tree- plantation, maintenance

The PMC has earmarked <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 crore from its budget for joint forestry initiatives under which, various afforestation and urban greening projects will be implemented. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 29 days ago

SC tells Delhi govt to ensure well-being of child affected by parentage dispute fallout

A bench of justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh dismissed an appeal by a mother seeking maintenance for her daughter under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. (Shutterstock)

Published 101 days ago

Man cannot evade duty to maintain child citing wife's income: Uttarakhand HC

Man cannot evade duty to maintain child citing wife's income: Uttarakhand HC

Published 103 days ago

SC directs Delhi govt to take care of child with disputed paternity

SC directs Delhi govt to take care of child with disputed paternity

Published 103 days ago

‘ ₹15,000 dete raho, khush raho’: SC refuses husband's divorce plea

When the husband’s side reiterated that the long separation stemmed from “temperamental issues,” the Supreme Court shifted focus to financial support, asking what amount could be offered as permanent alimony.

Published 114 days ago

Allahabad HC orders immediate release of man jailed over unpaid maintenance

Tahir alias Babloo had been in jail since December 3, 2025. (For Representation)

Published 121 days ago

Domestic violence case: HC quashes order rejecting wife’s plea seeking husband’s income details

During the hearing, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court summoned the husband’s income tax returns from the Income Tax Department for the past two years. (FILE PHOTO)

Published 124 days ago

Allahabad HC quashes order rejecting wife's plea seeking husband's income details

Allahabad HC quashes order rejecting wife's plea seeking husband's income details

Published 125 days ago

Traffic-choked Ghodbunder Road stretch handed over to Thane civic body for maintenance

Thane, India - December. 16, 2016:Traffic jam on GB Road -Traffic at Ghodbunder Road was thrown out of gear as a heavy motor vehicle container coming from Gujarat turned at 4.30 am on Majiwada Flyover,container was coming from Gujarat and was heading towards JNPT.The incident resulted in heavy traffic jam and traffic towards Mumbai and Nashik moved at snailÕs pace. The bridge had to be closed down to clear the container , India,Friday December. 16, 2016.(Photo by Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times) (Praful Gangurde)

Published 147 days ago

Unemployed wife not idle, unjust to disregard her labour: Delhi HC

Unemployed wife not idle, unjust to disregard her labour: Delhi HC

Updated 160 days ago

Chandigarh: Horticulture SDE suspended for lapses in park maintenance

The Chandigarh MC commissioner reiterated that any negligence in the maintenance of public assets will not be tolerated, and strict action will be taken against officials found derelicting their duties. (File)

Published 178 days ago

Wife can't claim maintenance if her action contributes to husband's incapacity to earn: HC

Wife can't claim maintenance if her action contributes to husband's incapacity to earn: HC

Published 191 days ago

Mere existence of woman’s savings not a ground to deny maintenance: HC

The court passed the order while dismissing a man’s petition against the family court’s March 2021 order (Representative photo)

Published 212 days ago

Indian woman shares unseen struggles of maintaining a big house in US

A viral clip showed an Indian woman in the US joking about the struggle of cleaning and maintaining a large house.

Published 253 days ago

Luxury brand t-shirt, party foil businessman’s penury claim, HC ups maintenance for ex-wife

Mumbai, India - Aug. 28, 2015 : Bombay High Court : ( Photo by Bhushan Koyande )

Published 262 days ago

Can't marry multiple times if you can't maintain wives: Kerala HC to Muslim man

The petitioner approached the court seeking a monthly maintenance of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 from her husband.

Updated 316 days ago

Kerala HC says polygamy out of bounds for Muslim men lacking means

Kerala HC says polygamy out of bounds for Muslim men lacking means

Published 316 days ago

HAL puts spotlight on maintenance after army orders ALH safety check

ALHs of the IAF’s Sarang helicopter display team at the Tarang Shakti exercise in Jodhpur last year. (Rahul Singh/HT photo)

Published 329 days ago

Allahabad HC denies maintenance to wife earning ₹73K salary

Justice Saurabh Lavania passed the order on August 20 in response to a revision petition filed by the husband challenging the final order passed by the principal judge, Family Court, Lucknow. (For Representation)

Published 336 days ago

Second marriage no ground to deny maintenance to wife: Delhi HC

The verdict was delivered in a plea filed by the husband against a family court’s order directing him to pay an enhanced maintenance of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh to his wife. (FILE)

Published 381 days ago

Second marriage no ground to deny maintenance to wife: Delhi High Court

In his plea, the husband had asserted that the woman was not entitled to maintenance since it was her second marriage.

Published 381 days ago

Chandigarh: Secretary highlights need for water-resilient road infra at Sector-26 Mandi

The inefficient drainage system, especially during the monsoon season, emerged as a key concern during the meeting. (HT photo for representation)

Published 393 days ago

Delayed financial support is dignity denied: Delhi HC in maintenance case

The ruling came in response to a plea by a man challenging a family court’s August 2024 order directing him to pay <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>45,000 in interim monthly maintenance to his estranged wife and minor daughter. (Representative photo)

Published 395 days ago

Man’s EMIs, loans no excuse to avoid maintenance: Delhi HC

While awarding her <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15,000, the city court had held that a man, even if employed on a contractual basis, cannot evade his statutory duties by citing self-imposed financial liabilities. (Shutterstock)

Published 424 days ago

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