Tag: Divorce Law
All the articles with the tag "Divorce Law".
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Wife Filed False Cases & Still Wanted to Stay? High Court Grants Divorce – A Powerful 2026 Judgment You Must Know
Madras High Court grants divorce where wife filed false cases and parties lived separately for years. Learn how false allegations can amount to mental cruelty under Indian 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.