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

The PMC has earmarked 3 crore from its budget for joint forestry initiatives under which, various afforestation and urban greening projects will be implemented. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:08 am IST

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 on Apr 23, 2026 04:36 am IST

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 on Apr 22, 2026 12:08 am IST

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 on Apr 21, 2026 06:42 pm IST

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 on Apr 10, 2026 09:01 pm IST

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 on Apr 03, 2026 08:58 pm IST

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 on Mar 31, 2026 06:52 am IST

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 on Mar 30, 2026 09:16 pm IST

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 on Mar 10, 2026 12:03 am IST

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

Unemployed wife not idle, unjust to disregard her labour: Delhi HC
Updated on Feb 23, 2026 02:00 pm IST

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 on Feb 05, 2026 06:40 am IST

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 on Jan 24, 2026 12:34 am IST

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 on Jan 02, 2026 03:58 am IST

Allahabad HC sets aside maintenance order in favour of earning wife, says she didn't tell truth

Allahabad HC sets aside maintenance order in favour of earning wife, says she didn't tell truth
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:36 pm IST

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 on Nov 22, 2025 09:44 pm IST

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 on Nov 13, 2025 06:36 am IST

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 10,000 from her husband.
Updated on Sept 20, 2025 06:12 pm IST

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 on Sept 20, 2025 01:03 pm IST

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 on Sept 07, 2025 02:35 pm IST

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 on Aug 31, 2025 11:31 pm IST

Kerala HC slams man for denying maintenance to 100-year-old mother

Kerala HC slams man for denying maintenance to 100-year-old mother
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:23 am IST

Denying physical relationship to husband, suspecting him of affair is ground for divorce: HC

Denying physical relationship to husband, suspecting him of affair is ground for divorce: HC
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:58 am IST

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 1 lakh to his wife. (FILE)
Published on Jul 17, 2025 06:22 am IST

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 on Jul 17, 2025 05:49 am IST

Wife living separately from husband without valid reason not entitled to maintenance: HC

Wife living separately from husband without valid reason not entitled to maintenance: HC
Published on Oct 07, 2025 01:34 am IST

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 on Jul 05, 2025 06:22 am IST

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 45,000 in interim monthly maintenance to his estranged wife and minor daughter. (Representative photo)
Published on Jul 03, 2025 05:12 am IST

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

While awarding her 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 on Jun 04, 2025 06:17 am IST

Husband bound to give spousal maintenance even if wife gets help from kin: HC

The woman challenged a city court’s order in the high court, arguing that the financial assistance extended by her family members could not be equated with her own income or earning capacity (HT Archive)
Published on May 18, 2025 05:48 am IST

‘Birth of two children not possible without residing in shared household’: HC

Mumbai, India - August 17, 2022: MLA Dhananjay Munde (C) enters Vidhan Bhavan during the first day of the monsoon session of Maharashtra Legislature Assembly in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 10, 2025 09:06 am IST