Where should child custody matters be filed? Rajasthan HC’s answer pauses a father’s plea
“Section 9, Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 in no uncertain terms envisages that the petition should be filed where the minor ordinarily resides.”
Jurisdiction of Court
Not Orwell’s ‘Big Brother’: Supreme Court Clarifies Which Court Can Extend Arbitral Mandate Under Section 29-A
“The ‘Court’ under Section 29A shall be the Civil Court of ordinary original jurisdiction in a district and includes the High Court in exercise of its original civil jurisdiction under Section 2(1)(e), and shall not be the High Court or the Supreme Court under Section 11(6) of the Act.”
Spouse can’t be directed to pay permanent Alimony without a formal application under S. 25 of Hindu Marriage Act: MP High Court
“Without demanding permanent alimony in the written statement or by a separate application, Trial Court would not have granted permanent alimony to the respondent/wife.”