Maintenance cases

Judgment delivered1 hour ago

G.S. vs State of Uttar Pradesh and 2 others

The Allahabad High Court ruled that an individual alleged to be a paramour in a matrimonial maintenance case must be granted an opportunity to be heard before any adverse judicial determination is made against them regarding adultery. The court also clarified that while Section 14 of the Family Courts Act allows for the admission of electronic evidence, it does not automatically establish its authenticity or evidentiary value.

Family LawMaintenanceAdultery

Uttar Pradesh2Court matter

Judgment delivered2 years ago

Mohd. Abdul Samad vs The State of Telangana — Muslim women's right to alimony

The Supreme Court ruled that Muslim women are entitled to claim maintenance from their husbands under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The court clarified that this secular provision applies to all married women regardless of their religion.

Family LawMaintenance

Telangana3Court matter

Closed4 years ago

Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a Muslim woman is entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, regardless of her religion. The judgment sparked significant national debate regarding the intersection of personal laws and secular legal obligations.

MaintenancePersonal Law

2Court matter