Can parents evict son from house they own when he harasses them, refuses to look after them or tries to take over the home? In many cases, yes. The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 gives elderly parents a fast route through a Maintenance Tribunal, and Delhi has gone further — […]
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Live-in relationship vs marriage is not simply a question of personal choice or morality — it is about the legal rights, security, and obligations that come with each..You live together for few years. You share rent, expenses, family responsibilities and even a bank account. Then the relationship ends. What rights do you actually have?” Many […]
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A divorce may end a marriage, but it should not leave your financial future uncertain. One of the most important decisions you may face is whether to accept a lump-sum alimony settlement or receive monthly maintenance. The right choice depends on your financial needs, long-term security, and the facts of your case. Recent Supreme Court […]
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Maintenance law in India was quietly rigged against wives for decades — until a 2020 Supreme Court judgment forced husbands to put their real income on the table, on oath. Here is how it used to go, and how it still goes in the mind of almost every woman who walks in worried about money […]
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Knowing the legal rights of women in India is the first step toward protecting yourself—because awareness empowers you to assert your rights and seek justice with confidence. You Have More Rights Than You Think In my years of practice, the single most common thing I hear from women is a version of this: “I didn’t […]
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Yes — a working wife can claim maintenance in India, and understanding why is the key to knowing what you are truly entitled to. Meera’s Story Meera earned ₹26,000 a month as a primary school teacher in Palam Vihar. Her husband, a senior manager at a multinational in Gurgaon, earned close to ₹1,40,000 a month. […]
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