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Mere Presence of Another Person in Matrimonial Home Cannot Prove Adultery Without Reliable Evidence: Madras High Court
In M.S. v. V.K., the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court held that the mere presence of a third person in the matrimonial home, absent reliable proof of an adulterous relationship, cannot sustain divorce under Section 13(1)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
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Wife Earning ₹95,000: Madras High Court Revises Interim Maintenance and Protects Child Support
In Raguram v Bhuvana, Madras High Court considers the wife's admitted ₹95,000 monthly income and directs ₹10,000 child maintenance plus school fees.
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Maintenance Cannot Be Claimed When DNA Test Disproves Paternity: Supreme Court Clarifies Legal Position
The Supreme Court ruled that a man cannot be compelled to pay child maintenance when a DNA test conclusively proves he is not the biological father, prioritizing scientific evidence over legal presumption.
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Supreme Court 2026: Settlement Agreement Breach Leads to DV Case Quash & Divorce Under Article 142
In a landmark 2026 judgment, the Supreme Court quashed a Domestic Violence case and granted divorce under Article 142, holding that breach of mediation settlement after accepting benefits is abuse of law.
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