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The Regional Passport Office opposed the petition and argued that ordinarily the consent of both parents is required for issuance of a passport to a minor child.

The Supreme Court has made a pivotal ruling, declaring that extended separation without reconciliation can be classified as mental cruelty, warranting divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. This case, involving doctors who had been estranged for over 15 years, led the court to dissolve their marriage, citing mutual abandonment.

A Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling clarifies that a single meeting with a former partner doesn't prove adultery. The court upheld a divorce granted on cruelty grounds, finding a wife's unsubstantiated allegations against her husband and his family constituted mental cruelty, despite rejecting the adultery claim.

The recent divorce law introduced in Afghanistan has sparked outrage, particularly for its endorsement of child marriages and limitations on women's rights to divorce. Critics label this as a glaring violation of human rights, viewing it as a step backward for freedom and self-determination.

The Bombay High Court dismissed a husband's divorce plea, stating a wife's failure to perform household chores does not constitute cruelty. Marriage is a partnership, not a service contract, and wives are not 'deemed maids.' The court also awarded the wife Rs 20,000 monthly for maintenance and accommodation.

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has enacted a new family law regulation, "Principles of Separation Between Spouses," which has drawn international criticism. A particularly controversial article interprets a virgin girl's silence after puberty as consent to marriage. The decree also addresses child marriage, divorce, and other marital disputes, granting fathers and grandfathers significant authority.

The Supreme Court has upheld an aspect of the Hindu Marriage Act that restricts divorce petitions to wives under specified maintenance orders, dismissing a legal challenge against it. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi argued that this legal framework is essential for protecting women’s rights against societal inequities.

The Supreme Court has reinforced the right of women to follow their professional dreams, declaring that a wife's career choices should not be labeled as cruelty or abandonment, even if they upset her spouse or in-laws. By reversing lower court judgments, the apex court affirmed that a woman's personal and professional aspirations are crucial.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared a personal anecdote about his own aspirations to become a judicial officer. He recounted how a senior judge's advice steered him towards a career at the Bar, ultimately leading him to his current position.

The central issue, however, was whether the earlier maintenance order stood extinguished because the High Court had observed that prior payments would constitute permanent alimony. The Court held that this question could not be answered in a blanket manner.

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