Husband cannot use insolvency proceedings to evade paying maintenance: Bombay High Court

 Source: Hindustan Times

The Bombay High Court on Thursday ruled that a husband cannot seek the shield of insolvency proceedings to escape his legally mandated obligation to pay maintenance to his wife. A single-judge bench of justice Jitendra Jain held that maintenance payments arise from a moral and personal duty, and are not a debt that can be dissolved by bankruptcy law.

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https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/husband-cannot-use-insolvency-proceedings-to-evade-paying-maintenance-hc-101763666003252.html

Supreme Court saya cannot impose timelines on Governors to clear Bills

Source: Times of India (pg. 1, 10, 12)

Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that it has no jurisdiction or power to set a timeline for a governor or the President to take a decision on bills passed by state assemblies, ask the President to seek SC's opinion on bills reserved for her and involving constitutional questions, and grant 'deemed assent' to bills pending with a governor. To read more please go to the following link:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/125471926.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Supreme Court says triple talaq notices through lawyers not valid

Source: Times of India

The Supreme Court questioned the validity of Muslim men authorizing lawyers to issue triple talaq notices, stating it's not a valid divorce without the husband's signature. The bench emphasized that such practices cannot harm Muslim women's dignity and will not permit unauthorized divorce notifications. To read more please go to the following link:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-3-talaqs-sent-through-lawyer-not-valid/articleshow/125450139.cms

Supreme Court urges Hindu women to Make Will of self-acquired assets to avoid disputes

 Source: Live Law

The Supreme Court on Wednesday urged all women, especially Hindu women who may leave behind property after their death, to make a will to ensure that their property is distributed according to their wishes and to avoid future litigation between their parents and in-laws.

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https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/supreme-court-urges-hindu-women-to-make-wills-mandates-pre-litigation-mediation-wives-dying-intestate-succession-act-310471