Tag: Matrimonial Disputes
All the articles with the tag "Matrimonial 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.
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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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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).
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Can Filing Restitution of Conjugal Rights (RCR) Protect Husband from False 498A FIR?
Does filing a Restitution of Conjugal Rights (RCR) petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act protect a husband from a false 498A FIR? This article explains the legal position, strategic value, limitations of RCR, and what is the most effective defence against false cruelty allegations in India.