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Foreign divorce and alimony: what Supreme Court ruling means for Indians abroad

A foreign divorce is not automatically valid in India just because a court in another country grants it. The Supreme Court has made it clear that when a marriage is governed by Indian matrimonial law, especially the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, any foreign divorce decree must satisfy India law, Section 13 CPC, jurisdiction rules, natural justice, and the legal principles already settled by the court. This means a US divorce may be valid in the US, but it may still fail in India if it does not ma

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27 May 2026 00:06 AM 12 views

Foreign divorce and alimony: what Supreme Court ruling means for Indians abroad

A foreign divorce is not automatically valid in India just because a court in another country grants it. The Supreme Court has made it clear that when a marriage is governed by Indian matrimonial law, especially the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, any foreign divorce decree must satisfy India law, Section 13 CPC, jurisdiction rules, natural justice, and the legal principles already settled by the court. This means a US divorce may be valid in the US, but it may still fail in India if it does not ma

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Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya End 4-Year Marriage with Mutual Divorce, No Alimony Involved

In a recent development, actor Hansika Motwani and businessman Sohael Khaturiya have officially ended their four-year marriage. The Bandra Family Court in Mumbai granted the couple a mutual divorce, marking the formal end of their relationship. The decision comes after Motwani approached the court seeking a separation by mutual consent, with no claims for alimony or streedhan, which is quite unusual in celebrity divorces. Represented by advocate Adnan Shaikh, Motwani revealed during

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Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya End 4-Year Marriage with Mutual Divorce, No Alimony Involved

In a recent development, actor Hansika Motwani and businessman Sohael Khaturiya have officially ended their four-year marriage. The Bandra Family Court in Mumbai granted the couple a mutual divorce, marking the formal end of their relationship. The decision comes after Motwani approached the court seeking a separation by mutual consent, with no claims for alimony or streedhan, which is quite unusual in celebrity divorces. Represented by advocate Adnan Shaikh, Motwani revealed during

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Supreme Court Criticizes Woman’s Rs 12 Crore Alimony Demand, Questions BMW Request

In a notable alimony case heard by the Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai expressed strong criticism of a woman’s demand for Rs 12 crore in alimony, along with a BMW car. The woman, who had been married for just 18 months, was seeking an extravagant sum for her maintenance, despite being well-educated with qualifications including an MBA and experience as an IT expert. During the hear

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22 Jul 2025 09:05 AM 749 views

Supreme Court Criticizes Woman’s Rs 12 Crore Alimony Demand, Questions BMW Request

In a notable alimony case heard by the Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai expressed strong criticism of a woman’s demand for Rs 12 crore in alimony, along with a BMW car. The woman, who had been married for just 18 months, was seeking an extravagant sum for her maintenance, despite being well-educated with qualifications including an MBA and experience as an IT expert. During the hear

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Court Orders Mohammad Shami to Pay Rs 4 Lakh Monthly Alimony

Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami has faced a significant legal setback as the Calcutta High Court ruled in favor of his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, by increasing his monthly alimony payments to Rs 4 lakh. This new order mandates Shami to pay Rs 1.5 lakh per month for Hasin Jahan's personal maintenance and Rs 2.5 lakh for their minor daughter’s care and expenses. The ruling comes after Jahan appealed against

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02 Jul 2025 01:33 AM 752 views

Court Orders Mohammad Shami to Pay Rs 4 Lakh Monthly Alimony

Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami has faced a significant legal setback as the Calcutta High Court ruled in favor of his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, by increasing his monthly alimony payments to Rs 4 lakh. This new order mandates Shami to pay Rs 1.5 lakh per month for Hasin Jahan's personal maintenance and Rs 2.5 lakh for their minor daughter’s care and expenses. The ruling comes after Jahan appealed against

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Foreign divorce and alimony: what Supreme Court ruling means for Indians abroad

Foreign divorce and alimony: what Supreme Court ruling means for Indians abroad

Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya End 4-Year Marriage with Mutual Divorce, No Alimony Involved

Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya End 4-Year Marriage with Mutual Divorce, No Alimony Involved

Supreme Court Criticizes Woman’s Rs 12 Crore Alimony Demand, Questions BMW Request

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Court Orders Mohammad Shami to Pay Rs 4 Lakh Monthly Alimony

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Foreign divorce and alimony: what Supreme Court ruling means for Indians abroad

Foreign divorce and alimony: what Supreme Court ruling means for Indians abroad

Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya End 4-Year Marriage with Mutual Divorce, No Alimony Involved

Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya End 4-Year Marriage with Mutual Divorce, No Alimony Involved

Supreme Court Criticizes Woman’s Rs 12 Crore Alimony Demand, Questions BMW Request

Supreme Court Criticizes Woman’s Rs 12 Crore Alimony Demand, Questions BMW Request

Court Orders Mohammad Shami to Pay Rs 4 Lakh Monthly Alimony

Court Orders Mohammad Shami to Pay Rs 4 Lakh Monthly Alimony

Lilavati Hospital Teams Up with Mayo Clinic to Launch Cancer Care Institute in Mumbai

NJ Transit App Update Brings GPS Tracking and Bus Upgrades

Stalin Can Pull Strings in Vijay Govt, But TVK Has a Backup Plan

Cook County Prosecutor Raises Concerns Over Electronic Monitoring System's Effectiveness

Sunita Williams Takes Command of the International Space Station

PM Modi Slams Kejriwal Over 'Poisoned Water' Allegations in Delhi Election Rally

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