Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.
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THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 —————— ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES —————— CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY CLAUSES 1. Short title, extent and commencement. 2. Definitions. 3. Construction of references. 4. Trial of offences under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and other laws. 5. Saving. CHAPTER II CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES 6. Classes of Criminal Courts. 7. Territorial […]
THE BHARATIYA SAKSHYA BILL, 2023 ———— ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES ———— PART I CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY CLAUSES 1. Short title, application and commencement. 2. Definitions PART II CHAPTER II RELEVANCY OF FACTS 3. Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts. Closely connected facts 4. Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction. […]
ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES ————— CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY CLAUSES 1. Short title, commencement and application. 2. Definitions. 3. General Explanations and expressions. CHAPTER II OF PUNISHMENTS 4. Punishments. 5. Commutation of sentence of death or imprisonment for life. 6. Fractions of terms of punishment. 7. Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly […]
How the proposed Assam Uniform Civil Code (UCC) may introduce uniform maintenance laws, protect the financial rights of spouses, children, and parents, and simplify family law across the State. The Assam UCC Bill Pass for Maintenance has emerged as a significant topic of discussion following the Assam Government’s proposal to introduce a Uniform Civil Code […]
Latest Supreme Court maintenance judgements 2026 explained for husbands. Know BNSS Section 144, alimony, wife’s income, EMIs, settlements, and legal defence. NEW DELHI: Maintenance cases in India are no longer simple “husband pays, wife claims” matters. The latest Supreme Court maintenance judgements of 2026 show one thing clearly: maintenance depends on income, capacity, liabilities, conduct, […]
Most people searching for a UCC divorce lawyer don’t even know whether the Uniform Civil Code applies to their marriage. Before one wrong legal step costs your marriage, money or your child, understand what the law actually says. NEW DELHI: Divorce is not solved by emotion. Divorce is solved by jurisdiction, pleadings, evidence, income disclosure, […]
Goa’s divorce and maintenance law is different from most of India, and one wrong legal move can cost a husband heavily. From maintenance defence to property rights, this guide explains how husbands can protect themselves with law, evidence and strategy. NEW DELHI: Goa is often sold in public debate as India’s “Uniform Civil Code” model. […]
A transfer petition can decide whether you fight your case fairly—or spend years travelling, bleeding money and losing strategic advantage. Before choosing any Supreme Court lawyer, read what most litigants discover only after it’s too late. NEW DELHI: A transfer petition in the Supreme Court is not a travel adjustment. It is often a serious […]
MP’s e-Sakshya system changes how video, audio and photo evidence reaches court. Know BSA Section 63, BNSS rules and Supreme Court law. NEW DELHI: For years, Indian courts have seen one common drama in criminal and matrimonial litigation: one party brings a video, audio clip, WhatsApp chat, CCTV footage or phone recording, and the other […]
