Can a Maintenance Case and Divorce Case Be Heard in Different Cities? Supreme Court’s 2026 Ruling on Transfer Petitions
By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation | New Delhi Introduction Maintenance and divorce case transfer can become an important legal issue when spouses must attend court proceedings in different cities. Imagine a husband filing for divorce in Delhi while his wife pursues maintenance proceedings in another state. Repeated travel can increase expenses, disrupt work […]
Can You Waive Maintenance in a Divorce Settlement and Claim It Later? What the Supreme Court Said in 2026
By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: October 2026 Picture a couple in a Saket Family Court corridor. They have fought for three years. Today they sign a settlement, and the wife agrees to give up all future maintenance in return for a lump sum. The judge grants the divorce, and […]