Tag: Divorce Law
All the articles with the tag "Divorce Law".
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Divorce Laws in India: Complete Guide to Mutual, Contested Divorce, Custody & Legal Rights
Complete guide to divorce laws in India covering mutual consent divorce, contested divorce procedure, child custody laws, alimony rules, mental cruelty, and legal rights.
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Mental Cruelty in Divorce Cases in India – Types, Legal Principles & Supreme Court Judgments
Mental cruelty is one of the most common and powerful grounds for divorce in India. This detailed guide explains different types of mental cruelty, key Supreme Court judgments (Samar Ghosh, Naveen Kohli, K. Srinivas Rao, etc.), legal principles, and how to prove it in court.
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Does Wife Get 50% Property After Divorce in India? (2026 Legal Position)
No — there is no automatic "50% property share" rule for wives after divorce in India. Unlike community property laws in some Western countries, Indian law treats assets based on individual ownership, contributions, and judicial discretion under the Hindu Marriage Act and other statutes. This guide explains the 2026 position on property division, alimony benchmarks, exceptions, and what a wife can actually claim.
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Are Secret Call Recordings Admissible in Divorce Cases in India? Supreme Court 2025 Judgment Explained
Yes — secretly recorded phone calls between spouses are admissible in divorce cases in India, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Vibhor Garg v. Neha (14 July 2025). This landmark ruling balances privacy with the right to a fair trial, allows such evidence in cruelty/adultery cases, and sets conditions for admissibility (relevance, authenticity, Section 65B certificate).