News Bombay High Court: A senior citizen can seek eviction of a child even without claiming monetary maintenance— “Right to residence forms part of maintenance” RawlawMarch 8, 20267 min read
News Supreme Court of India dismisses injunction and possession suit for want of pleadings — “Maintenance grant to widow ripens into absolute ownership under Hindu Succession Act” RawlawFebruary 10, 20265 min read
News Delhi High Court reduces maintenance — “Family Court cannot award over half of husband’s income without basis” — maintenance cut from ₹25,000 to ₹17,000 RawlawDecember 13, 20257 min read
News Kerala High Court reiterates that “an unmarried Christian daughter who has attained majority is not entitled to claim maintenance from her father under Section 125 unless she is unable to maintain herself due to physical or mental abnormality” — dismisses revision petition and upholds Family Court’s refusal to grant maintenance RawlawNovember 20, 20256 min read
News Madras High Court holds that “the child cannot be used as a pawn to revive closed chapters of matrimonial discord” — Court upholds dismissal of maintenance claim filed by grandfather against the mother, ruling that only the natural guardian can invoke Section 125 CrPC RawlawNovember 13, 20257 min read
News Kerala High Court holds that “a minor daughter’s right to maintenance supersedes the employee’s exemption under Section 60(1)(g) CPC” — Court restores attachment proceedings over retiral benefits to secure the child’s educational and living needs RawlawNovember 11, 20256 min read
News Kerala High Court holds that “a son cannot escape liability to maintain his aged mother merely because he is married” — Court upholds maintenance under Section 144 BNSS, emphasising that filial duty is an independent legal obligation RawlawNovember 11, 20256 min read
News Madras High Court delivers powerful ruling: “Economic abuse is continuing domestic violence” — Court upholds ₹20,000 maintenance and recognises wife as aggrieved person under the Domestic Violence Act RawlawNovember 8, 20255 min read
News Karnataka High Court Declares Section 17 of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act Unconstitutional: “Barring Advocates Violates Right to Representation” RawlawOctober 29, 20256 min read
News Karnataka High Court Quashes Registrar’s Order Against Apartment Association: “Maintenance Charges Must Reflect Undivided Share and Common Facilities” RawlawOctober 29, 20257 min read
