Divorce

Wife can get maintenance even if she doesn't abide by cohabit decree: SC

In a significant judgement, the Supreme Court has ruled that a woman can be given the right to maintenance from her husband even after she has not complied with the decree to cohabit with her spouse if she has valid and sufficient reason to refuse to live with him. A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar settled the legal dispute over the question whether a husband, who secures a decree for restitution of conjugal rights, stands absolved of paying maintenance to his wife by virtue of law if his wife refuses to abide by the said decree and return to the matrimonial home. The bench said there can be no hard and fast rule in this regard and it must invariably depend on the circumstances of the case. It said the question as to whether noncompliance with a decree for restitution of conjugal rights by a wife would be sufficient in itself to deny her maintenance, owing to Section 125(4) of CrPC has been addressed by several high courts but no consistent view is ...

Neha Nagar launches first 'couple finance' course to ease financial stress

Poor financial management is at the heart of many relationship troubles in India. To address this, finance expert Neha Nagar's Couple Finance Course could help couples manage their finances better

Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania arrested: All we know

On 14 December, Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash's estranged wife Nikita Singhania was arrested in connection with his suicide case. Here's a recap of what has happened so far

Amid Bengaluru techie death case, SC issues 8 guidelines on alimony amount

The Supreme Court clarified that these eight factors are not rigid rules but serve as guidelines for determining alimony

AR Rahman and Saira Banu announce divorce after 29 years of marriage

AR Rahman shared a post on X announcing his divorce from his wife Saira Banu. The couple got married on March 12, 1995

Actor Urmila Matondkar files for divorce after eight years of marriage

B'wood actor Urmila Matondkar files for divorce from her husband Mohsin Akhtar Mir after 8 years of marriage. The reason for the split remains unknown. Their wedding took place on February 4, 2016

Assam Assembly passes bill to abolish Muslim marriages, divorce act

The Assam Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to repeal a law to register marriages and divorces of Muslims. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan had on August 22 tabled The Assam Repealing Bill, 2024 in the Assembly to abolish The Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935 and the Assam Repealing Ordinance 2024. Taking part in the discussion, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said: "Our aim is not only to abolish child marriages, ... also to get away with the Kazi system. We want to bring registration of Muslim marriages and divorces under the government system." He said that registration of all marriages has to be done as per a Supreme Court order, but the state cannot support a private body like that of Kazis for this purpose. Mohan in the Statement of Object and Reasons of the Repealing Bill said, "There remains a scope of registering marriages of intended person below 21 years (in case of male) and 18 years (in case of female)." It hardly had a

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage

After a relationship that spanned two decades, two engagements, two weddings and headlines too numerous to count, Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck. The filing Tuesday in Los Angeles brought to an apparent end a celebrity coupling or at least the second installment of it that dazzled from the very heights of the pop culture firmament and emblazoned countless tabloid covers. The pair became known, even before such power-couple portmanteaus were ubiquitous, as Bennifer. Court records showed Lopez filed the petition Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. The news was first reported by the TMZ website. TMZ reported further that Lopez listed the date of separation as April 26, 2024. It added that she did not mention any prenuptial agreement. After meeting, falling in love and getting engaged in the early 2000s and starring together in 2003's infamous Gigli and 2004's Jersey Girl the couple parted ways, blaming in part the pressure of the public eye. But to the ..

What is Grey Divorce and its possible implications? Know everything here

The recent activity of Abhishek Bachchan liking a post about 'grey divorce' sparked rumours of the couple's separation. Many wonder what grey divorce is and its implications, find out in this article

'I divorce you': Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra dumps husband on Insta story

Emirati Princess Sheikha Mahra revealed her husband's alleged infidelity, a little over a year after their marriage

Raymond shareholders approve reappointment of Gautam Singhania as MD

Textiles and fabric manufacturer Raymond Ltd on Thursday said its shareholders have approved the reappointment of Gautam Hari Singhania as Managing Director for five years effective from July 1, 2024, along with his proposed remuneration. The shareholders of the company at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today (June 27) have approved the re-appointment of Singhania," Raymond Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Proxy advisory firm, IiAS had asked shareholders of Raymond to vote against the reappointment of Chairman & Managing Director Gautam Singhania on the board of the company. IiAS had called for an independent investigation into the accusations of domestic violence and misappropriation of funds raised by his estranged wife Nawaz Modi by the board of the company. Moreover, it has also called for Singhania and Nawaz Modi to step off the board of Raymond until the divorce-related issues are settled and the results of an independent investigation are received. Besides, IiAS

Most expensive divorce cases in the world that surprised people

Unfortunately, some couple ends their wedding mid-way due to different reasons, but here is a list of some of the most expensive divorce cases in the world

Separation not equivalent to divorce in Hindu marriage: Madhya Pradesh HC

The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that notaries did not have the authority to grant divorce through a separation agreement

Female govt employees may now nominate child for pension before husband

The female employee will be eligible to nominate their children to receive family pension before the spouse if there is a pending divorce, domestic violence or dowry case in any court

Articles of disassociation: How can a company deal with divorce?

In the United States, the law says half of the combined assets belong to the wife in case of divorce

Private lives, public markets

Health issues, divorce, court battles, moral turpitude, and more can all distract the CEO and impinge on a company's performance. So, how much of their private life should a company disclose?

Gautam Singhania's estranged wife, all details about Nawaz Modi Singhania

Gautam Singhania, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Raymond Group, has declared separation from his wife Nawaz Modi post 32 years of living together

Both parents responsible for child maintenance, not just father: HC

A single judge bench in Uttarakhand High Court observed that in cases of divorce both parents shared responsibility over a child

Since triple talaq law, rate of divorce among Muslims down 96%: Kerala Guv

The rate of divorce among Muslims has "come down by 96 per cent" since triple talaq was made a punishable offence under the law in 2019 and this has benefitted women and children, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said on Thursday. Addressing a gathering at a seminar here on Uniform Civil Code (UCC), he also wondered is it not odd that when one seeks justice, religion has to be stated first. On the All India Muslim Personal Law Board sending its objections on UCC to the Law Commission, Khan said everyone has a right to express their opinion. "The Law Commission has sought suggestions... And, I am very hopeful that all suggestions that will come up, will get full attention from the Law Commission and the government," he told reporters later. The UCC refers to a common set of laws on marriage, divorce and inheritance that would be applicable to all Indian citizens irrespective of religion, tribe or other local customs. The Law Commission had on June 14 initiated a fresh consultatio

What will happen to tribal culture if UCC is implemented? asks Bhagel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support for enactment of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and asked what will happen to culture and traditions of tribals if such a law is implemented. Modi, addressing a gathering of BJP workers in Bhopal in adjoining Madhya Pradesh, made a strong pitch for implementation of the UCC and said the Constitution also mentions about giving equal rights to all citizens. Asked about PM's remarks, Baghel said, Why do you (BJP) always think from Hindu-Muslim point of view? In Chhattisgarh, we have tribal people. What will happen to their beliefs and orthodox rules through which they govern their society? If the UCC is implemented then what will happen to their tradition?" The Congress leader said there are also several other caste groups which have their own rules. Our nation is like a beautiful bouquet with people believing in different religions, speaking different languages, following ...