Tag: Family Law India
All the articles with the tag "Family Law India".
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Mental Cruelty as a Ground for Divorce: Evolution of Judicial Trends in India
Understand how 'Cruelty' has evolved from a physical act to a psychological state in Indian jurisprudence. Learn about landmark judgments and legal strategies for divorce in Kolkata.
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Marriage Can End Due to “Frustration”: Landmark Patna High Court Ruling Under Special Marriage Act
In a groundbreaking judgment, the Patna High Court has applied the doctrine of frustration to dissolve a marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
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Can Foreign Courts Decide Your Child’s Future? Andhra HC Says No
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that foreign custody orders are not automatically enforceable in India. The welfare of the child remains paramount, and Indian courts must conduct independent assessment in cross-border custody disputes.
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Voluntary Retirement Cannot Be Used to Avoid Paying Maintenance to Wife – Delhi High Court Ruling
Delhi High Court rules that voluntary retirement cannot be used as an excuse to avoid paying maintenance to wife. Earning capacity, not just current income, determines legal obligation in maintenance cases.