Madras High Court Guardianship Case: Welfare Over Religion
The Madras High Court ruled that the welfare of a child outweighs religious considerations while granting guardianship of a Muslim minor girl to a Hindu couple, reinforcing the welfare-first principle under Indian law.
Maintenance after acquittal: MP High Court says husband must pay wife & child
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that maintenance after acquittal cannot be denied. A husband must support his wife and child if they cannot maintain themselves, regardless of criminal case outcomes.
Maintenance Income Verification: Supreme Court Questions ₹9,000 Salary Claim
Maintenance income verification took centre stage as the Supreme Court questioned a husband’s claim of earning ₹9,000 per month in a ₹12,000 alimony dispute. The Court indicated it may summon the employer to verify the salary details, reinforcing stricter scrutiny in maintenance cases.