Kerala High Court emphasises that “the object of maintenance is to prevent destitution” — Court holds that Family Court cannot deny interim maintenance merely by relying on technical objections and must ensure real-time financial protection for a deserted spouse
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Kerala High Court emphasises that “the object of maintenance is to prevent destitution” — Court holds that Family Court cannot deny interim maintenance merely by relying on technical objections and must ensure real-time financial protection for a deserted spouse

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court delivered a detailed ruling reiterating that the jurisdiction to grant interim maintenance serves a social-welfare objective and cannot be neutralised by narrow procedural objections.…
November 20, 2025
dowry harassment
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Patna High Court Sets Aside Family Court’s Denial of Maintenance, Holds “Mere Allegations of Adultery Without Cogent Proof Cannot Deny Entitlement to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC to a Wife Living Separately Due to Dowry Harassment”

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court allowed the criminal revision, setting aside the Family Court’s denial of maintenance to the petitioner wife. It granted monthly maintenance to the wife under…
July 9, 2025
“Allahabad High Court Overturns Family Court’s Dismissal: Holds That Non-Production of ‘Talaqnama’ and Delay Cannot Obstruct Justice in Mutual Consent Divorce, Declares No Limitation for Matrimonial Status Declarations, and Emphasizes Substantial Justice Over Technicalities”
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“Allahabad High Court Overturns Family Court’s Dismissal: Holds That Non-Production of ‘Talaqnama’ and Delay Cannot Obstruct Justice in Mutual Consent Divorce, Declares No Limitation for Matrimonial Status Declarations, and Emphasizes Substantial Justice Over Technicalities”

Court’s Decision:The High Court of Allahabad allowed the appeal and set aside the impugned judgment dated 10.10.2023 and decree dated 19.10.2023 passed by the Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Jhansi.…
September 17, 2024