Day: February 15, 2026

Economically Independent Wife Can Claim Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court, while hearing a criminal revision petition in a matter relating to maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., has clarified that merely because a wife is educated cannot be a ground to deny her maintenance. The Court pointed out that, “The Court is unable to accept the submission that mere employment or earning … Read more

Anticipatory Bail Once Granted Does Not Automatically Expire Upon Filing of Charge-Sheet: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court in dowry death-related matter observed that once an anticipatory bail is granted, then it will continue without fixed expiry. The mere filing of a charge-sheet, the taking of cognizance, or the issuance of summons shall not, by itself, operate to terminate the protection granted, unless specific reasons are duly recorded. The above … Read more