News for 'wife maintenance'

HC grants divorce on woman's refusal to wear 'sindoor'

HC grants divorce on woman's refusal to wear 'sindoor'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

"Her refusal to wear 'sakha and sindoor' will project her to be unmarried and/or signify her refusal to accept the marriage with the appellant (husband). Such categorical stand of the respondent (wife) points to the clear intention of the respondent that she is unwilling to continue her conjugal life with the appellant," the high court said in the judgment passed on June 19.

How I saved Rs 8,750 in the lockdown

How I saved Rs 8,750 in the lockdown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Rajesh Srivastava from Greater Noida shares his suggestions.

CBI summons Lalu, son Tejashwi on Sept 25, 26

CBI summons Lalu, son Tejashwi on Sept 25, 26

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

They had earlier been called on September 11 and 12 but Lalu did not turn up, citing an ongoing court case in Ranchi where his presence was required, while Tejashwi claimed he had political commitments to take care of.

Lalu decides son Tejashwi won't quit despite corruption charges

Lalu decides son Tejashwi won't quit despite corruption charges

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

It was announced that no discussion took place regarding Tejashwi's resignation. In fact, his work was appreciated.

TAX GURU: 'Is my employment compensation tax-free?'

TAX GURU: 'Is my employment compensation tax-free?'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Why I left my wealth to my elephants

Why I left my wealth to my elephants

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'My elephants saved my life.' 'They love me more than my family members who only love my property.'

M K Stalin: Emerging from Karunanidhi's shadow

M K Stalin: Emerging from Karunanidhi's shadow

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Stalin, 68, was contesting as the chief ministerial candidate for the first time during these polls. He was elected unopposed as the DMK chief in August 2018, after the death of his father, a post that Karunanidhi held for 49 years. That didn't come as a surprise to anyone, as during his lifetime, Karunanidhi, on multiple occasions made his preference for his successor abundantly clear and systematically groomed him for the job.

Kundra's custody extended, Shilpa's statement recorded

Kundra's custody extended, Shilpa's statement recorded

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

A court in Mumbai on Friday extended till July 27 the police custody of businessman Raj Kundra in a case related to the alleged creation of pornographic films and uploading them through some apps.

Sikh among 8 killed in railyard shooting in California

Sikh among 8 killed in railyard shooting in California

Rediff.com27 May 2021

A 36-year-old Indian-origin Sikh was among eight people killed in a horrific railyard shooting in San Jose in the US state of California, according to media reports on Thursday.

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Women activists urged the government to withdraw the Bill from consideration in the Rajya Sabha, and review the fundamental flaws pending broad-based community consultations.

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Summoned by Kolkata Police, Shami stuck in Kolkata

Summoned by Kolkata Police, Shami stuck in Kolkata

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Delhi Daredevils fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who is charged with domestic violence and infidelity by his wife Hasin Jahan, has been summoned by the Kolkata Police on Wednesday, forcing him to stay back in Kolkata while his team left for Bengaluru for their next IPL match.

Even earning women entitled to alimony: SC

Even earning women entitled to alimony: SC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

While deciding maintenance claims, it has to be examined whether the wife is in a position to maintain herself in the same way as she used to be at her husband's house before their separation, the apex court said.

'Now, men will be a bit scared to say talaq'

'Now, men will be a bit scared to say talaq'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

'Our case should act as a warning. It is high time change comes to society. This is not the way to treat a woman. I don't want any other woman to have a fate like mine.'

Om Puri arrested, released on bail in assault case

Om Puri arrested, released on bail in assault case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

"The actor was arrested after he surrendered before the police and later granted bail on a bond of Rs 10,000," Senior Inspector Harishchandra Parmale of Versova police station told PTI.

'How do we judge who is lying?'

'How do we judge who is lying?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'MeToo is about people who were exploited, and who are now trying to come out and say things out loud.'

Virbhadra questioned by CBI for second day in graft case

Virbhadra questioned by CBI for second day in graft case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was on Friday questioned for the second consecutive day in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case against him.

IRCTC-Lalu case: ED attaches Rs 45 crore worth of land in Patna

IRCTC-Lalu case: ED attaches Rs 45 crore worth of land in Patna

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

The action is in connection with its money laundering probe in the IRCTC hotel allotment scam case involving Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad and his family.

Hotel scam: ED grills Rabri Devi for 6 hours

Hotel scam: ED grills Rabri Devi for 6 hours

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Rabri Devi's appearance before the central probe agency comes after she skipped similar summonses at least six times.

Seeking alimony? Here's what you need to do!

Seeking alimony? Here's what you need to do!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

About 90% of divorce cases end as a fight about alimony.

Lalu's grandson makes his Parliament debut. He's only 2-months old

Lalu's grandson makes his Parliament debut. He's only 2-months old

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Misa Bharati, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav's daughter, brought her son to Parliament on the first day of the winter session, much to the delight of people there and the media.

Muslim women entitled for alimony: HC

Muslim women entitled for alimony: HC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

Justice S N Srivastava held that the Hindu law provides for alimony in such cases and Muslim women are also entitled to it under the Constitution.

IRCTC hotel scam: Rabri Devi skips ED summons for fourth time

IRCTC hotel scam: Rabri Devi skips ED summons for fourth time

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The agency is probing members of the Lalu Prasad family and others under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

CBI questions son of Himachal CM Virbhadra in assets case

CBI questions son of Himachal CM Virbhadra in assets case

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

CBI sources said Singh appeared before the probe team on Tuesday morning and was questioned.

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The superintendent of Taloja jail has just been transferred. Does that signal a more human phase in prison for the Bhima Koregaon accused? asks Jyoti Punwani.

ED summons Rabri Devi in railway hotels corruption case

ED summons Rabri Devi in railway hotels corruption case

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

It is understood that this is the second summon by the agency to Rabri after she did not depose before it the first time.

Techie killed avoiding pothole; husband booked for 'negligent driving'

Techie killed avoiding pothole; husband booked for 'negligent driving'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

In an unusual incident, a man has been booked by traffic police for "negligent driving" following the death of his wife in a road mishap while he was trying to negotiate a pothole riding his two wheeler.

Disproportionate assets case: CBI questions Himachal CM

Disproportionate assets case: CBI questions Himachal CM

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday questioned Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in connection with its probe into allegations of disproportionate assets amassed by him during his tenure as Union minister.

Gibbs headed for bitter divorce

Gibbs headed for bitter divorce

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Herschelle Gibbs has been slapped a hefty maintenance claim by his estranged wife Tenielle, which could see the South African cricketer lose a major chunk of his Indian Premier League earnings. The latest trouble marks yet another personal low for the discarded opener, who was recently arrested for drunk driving.

CBI grills Lalu for seven hours

CBI grills Lalu for seven hours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Lalu said the Centre was trying to 'frame' him and his family in 'false cases' out of political vendetta.

Op Silent Viper: How a rapist was caught after 22 years

Op Silent Viper: How a rapist was caught after 22 years

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'When a criminal assumes a new identity he think everybody knows them by that name only.' 'Criminals forget that the police are always hunting for them to put them in jail.'

ED summons Tejashwi, Rabri in 'hotels-for-land scam'

ED summons Tejashwi, Rabri in 'hotels-for-land scam'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The case dates back to the time when Lalu was the railway minister in the UPA government.

10,000 Tulips, 135 types of roses... Welcome to the Mughal Gardens

10,000 Tulips, 135 types of roses... Welcome to the Mughal Gardens

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The iconic Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for the public from Tuesday after President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates it. The gardens will remain open to public from February 6 to March 9 between 9:30 am and 4.00 pm. However, it will be closed on Mondays for maintenance and on March 2, on account of Holi, said Press Secretary to the President Ashok Malik. President Kovind will inaugurate the annual gardening festival 'Udyanotsav' of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.

Lalu may be in jail, but he's still the boss!

Lalu may be in jail, but he's still the boss!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Lalu's word is final in the RJD when even when he is serving a long jail sentence after being convicted in fodder scam cases.

Back in Patna, pressure on Nitish to break silence on Lalu's CBI raids

Back in Patna, pressure on Nitish to break silence on Lalu's CBI raids

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

The CM is expected to call a press conference on Monday, say JD-U sources.

CBI files chargesheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case

CBI files chargesheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The case pertains to allegations that Lalu Prasad, as railway minister, handed over the maintenance of two hotels run by the IRCTC, a subsidiary of the Indian Railways, in Ranchi and Puri to Sujata Hotels, a company owned by Vinay and Vijay Kochhar, in return for a prime plot of three acres in Patna through a benami company.

Ex-cop leading Karnataka constables' June 4 mass leave arrested

Ex-cop leading Karnataka constables' June 4 mass leave arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

"He has been arrested on Tuesday night and sent to judicial custody," City Police Commissioner N S Megharikh told PTI.

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Exploiting the killings to ratchet up the tension in the region and harden negotiating positions with the central government serves nobody, least of all the people of Nagaland. The peace process must not be stalled because of this incident or distracted by calls to repeal the AFSPA, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Delhi roads rage: Bus strike continues, AAP govt invokes ESMA

Delhi roads rage: Bus strike continues, AAP govt invokes ESMA

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Lakhs of commuters faced hardships in commuting due to the strike.