The Allahabad High Court dismissed a husband’s appeal against interim maintenance, ruling that financial hardship cannot be used to dodge the legal duty to support a wife. The court also observed that if a person cannot maintain a family, they should reconsider marriage altogether, reinforcing maintenance rights during matrimonial disputes.
A viral clip has ignited widespread outrage after a 37-year-old divorced IIT alumnus reportedly demanded a “virgin, Brahmin” bride under 30. The post has triggered fierce debate online, with critics calling it entitlement and misogyny, while others argue it reflects troubling attitudes toward marriage and women’s autonomy. The controversy continues to trend amid calls for accountability.
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A 26-year-old vegetable vendor in Pune allegedly faked being a police officer to attract marriage proposals. He put up posters and flex banners around the city and even shared photos of himself in a police uniform on WhatsApp. Police have registered a case against him for impersonating a public servant, turning his matchmaking stunt into a legal trouble.
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