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A Historic Shift in Spousal Support What the Supreme Courts Rakhi Sadhukhan Judgment Means for Alimony in IndiaFor decad...
26/06/2025

A Historic Shift in Spousal Support What the Supreme Courts Rakhi Sadhukhan Judgment Means for Alimony in India

For decades, alimony in India has been viewed primarily as a subsistence measure a minimal financial support granted to a dependent spouse, often insufficient to match the realities of modern living. But a recent Supreme Court judgment has shifted that perspective significantly. In a decisive move, the Court increased permanent alimony to a much higher amount, mandated a regular inflation-linked hike, and emphasized the dependent spouse’s right to maintain a standard of living similar to what they experienced during the marriage. This decision reflects a broader shift in how post-divorce maintenance is perceived not as a token gesture, but as a mechanism to ensure long-term dignity and stability.

https://vgnair.com/Blog/A-Historic-Shift-in-Spousal-Support-What-the-Supreme-Courts-Rakhi-Sadhukhan-Judgment-Means-for-Alimony-in-India

In a long-standing matrimonial dispute between Parvin Kumar Jain and Anju Jain, the High Court of Delhi examined the com...
12/06/2025

In a long-standing matrimonial dispute between Parvin Kumar Jain and Anju Jain, the High Court of Delhi examined the complexities of interim maintenance under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The couple, married in December 1998, had been living separately since January 2004, with their son staying with the mother. The litigation journey began in 2004 when the husband sought divorce on grounds of cruelty and the wife responded by filing for interim maintenance.


https://www.vgnair.com/Blog/Delhi-High-Court-Upholds-Enhanced-Maintenance:-A-Landmark-Ruling-on-Spousal-and-Child-Support-After-Divorce-Withdrawal

https://www.vgnair.com/Blog/Delhi-High-Court-Upholds-Enhanced-MaintenanceIn a long-standing matrimonial dispute between ...
27/05/2025

https://www.vgnair.com/Blog/Delhi-High-Court-Upholds-Enhanced-Maintenance
In a long-standing matrimonial dispute between Parvin Kumar Jain and Anju Jain, the High Court of Delhi examined the complexities of interim maintenance under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The couple, married in December 1998, had been living separately since January 2004, with their son staying with the mother. The litigation journey began in 2004 when the husband sought divorce on grounds of cruelty and the wife responded by filing for interim maintenance.

In a landmark intervention, the Supreme Court of India has vehemently criticized state police forces for routinely trans...
15/05/2025

In a landmark intervention, the Supreme Court of India has vehemently criticized state police forces for routinely transforming civil disputes into criminal prosecutions. This practice, the Court observed, reflects a “complete breakdown of the rule of law”, eroding citizens’ access to appropriate dispute-resolution mechanisms and burdening the criminal justice system with matters better suited for civil adjudication .

https://www.vgnair.com/Blog/Supreme-Court-Slams-Police-For-Converting-Civil-Disputes-Into-Criminal-Cases

https://www.vgnair.com/Blog/Divorce-on-Desertion-GroundsIn a recent decision that has significant implications for matri...
11/03/2025

https://www.vgnair.com/Blog/Divorce-on-Desertion-Grounds
In a recent decision that has significant implications for matrimonial law, the Supreme Court has clarified the conditions under which a divorce petition may be granted on the grounds of desertion. The ruling, delivered on July 8, 2024, underscores that if one spouse does not resume cohabitation for one year following a decree for restitution of conjugal rights, a petition for divorce can indeed be presented on the ground of desertion.

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that a director who signs a cheque on behalf of a compan...
19/02/2025

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that a director who signs a cheque on behalf of a company cannot be held personally liable for its dishonor under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act), if the company itself is not made an accused in the proceedings. This ruling provides crucial clarity on the extent of liability in cheque dishonor cases and reinforces the principles of corporate accountability.
https://www.vgnair.com/Blog/Director-Not-Liable-for-Cheque-Bounce-If-Company-Not-Accused

https://www.vgnair.com/Blog/Understanding-the-Calcutta-High-Court-Decision-in-CRR-3904-of-2016On November 27, 2024, the ...
13/01/2025

https://www.vgnair.com/Blog/Understanding-the-Calcutta-High-Court-Decision-in-CRR-3904-of-2016

On November 27, 2024, the Hon’ble Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta of the Calcutta High Court delivered a landmark judgment in CRR 3904 of 2016, which examined the intricacies of maintenance rights under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973. The case, involving Smt. Sunita Das (Petitioner) and her alleged husband, Santanu Kumar Das (Opposite Party No. 2), raised pivotal questions about marital status, maintenance entitlements, and the scope of judicial intervention

The Supreme Court of India has taken a decisive step to address the growing menace of unauthorized constructions across ...
20/12/2024

The Supreme Court of India has taken a decisive step to address the growing menace of unauthorized constructions across the country. In a landmark judgment, the Court has issued stringent guidelines aimed at preventing such illegal activities and ensuring accountability among officials responsible for enforcing building regulations. The judgment, which reaffirms the principle that unauthorized constructions cannot be allowed to flourish, sets a strong precedent to curb violations and protect public interest. https://www.vgnair.com/Blog/Curbing-Unauthorized-Constructions:-Key-Directives-from-the-Supreme-Court

2019 (4) KLT 846 Alphonsa v. Neetha ...
20/11/2024

2019 (4) KLT 846
Alphonsa v. Neetha
M.A.No.654 of 2013
Family Courts Act, 1984, Section 7(1)(d) – Initial burden to prove that gold was either entrusted with parents in law or it was taken away by them lies on the person who claims decree for recovery.
Held: As regards the allegation that appellants misappropriated 50 sovereigns of gold ornaments of first respondent, there is no documentary evidence other than her testifying as PW.1 that the ornaments were taken for discharge of their loan liability with a private kuri company in the year 2008. The initial burden to prove that gold was either entrusted with appellants or it was taken away by them lies on the person who claims decree for recovery.

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