Carried Into Court on a Stretcher: A Kanpur Case Raises Global Questions About Family Law, Disability, and Due Process
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December 23, 2025
A Kanpur family court fell silent when a permanently paralysed man was wheeled in on a stretcher to prove he was not “faking” illness to avoid maintenance. The viral case has sparked international debate over disability, due process, and whether family…
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