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Supreme Court: “Wife is not a maid”; refusal to do household chores not cruelty in divorce case

In a significant observation on evolving marital norms, the Supreme Court of India has held that a wife cannot be tr

20 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

Delhi High Court: Husband Cannot Use Voluntary Retirement to Avoid Paying Maintenance

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband cannot evade his legal obligat

19 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

Andhra Pradesh High Court: Husband cannot seek DNA test of children to prove wife’s adultery

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a husband cannot seek DNA testin

17 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

WhatsApp Chats Alone Not Enough To Grant Divorce: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that divorce cannot be granted solely on the

5 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

Supreme Court To Examine Whether Muslim Woman Can Invoke Khula Without Husband’s Consent

In an important development concerning Muslim Personal Law and women’s marital righ

10 Feb 2026 · Lexpedia News

Uttarakhand High Court Rejects Petition Against Uniform Civil Code’s Provisions on Live-In Relationships

18 Feb 2025 · Lexpedia

Uttarakhand Advances Legal Reforms with Uniform Civil Code Implementation: Key Provisions and Challenges

26 Jan 2025 · Lexpedia