matrimonial dispute
Gujarat High Court Upholds Divorce Over Religious Dietary Restrictions: 23-Year Marriage Ends Due to Onion and Garlic Dispute
Dec 10, 2025 01:40 pm CST
A 23-year marriage in Gujarat ended in divorce after prolonged conflict over the wife's religious practice of avoiding onion and garlic consumption. The Gujarat High Court upheld the family court's divorce verdict while addressing outstanding alimony issues. The case highlights how deeply religious dietary practices can impact marital relationships within Indian cultural contexts.
Allahabad High Court Rules DNA Tests Cannot Be Routinely Ordered in Paternity Disputes
Nov 27, 2025 10:05 am CST
The Allahabad High Court has established that DNA tests for paternity verification cannot be ordered routinely in legal disputes. Justice Chawan Prakash dismissed a petition from Ramraj Patel who contested his daughter's paternity, ruling that such tests can only be mandated when there is proven absence of cohabitation during the relevant period.
Allahabad High Court Orders Samajwadi Party MP to Pay Rs 30,000 Monthly Maintenance to Fourth Wife
Oct 16, 2025 01:31 am CST
The Allahabad High Court has directed Samajwadi Party MP Mohibbullah Nadvi to pay Rs 30,000 monthly maintenance to his fourth wife while referring their matrimonial dispute to mediation. The court has given three months for settlement, requiring Nadvi to deposit Rs 55,000 and warning of consequences if he fails to comply with the maintenance order.