Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
A 26-year-old man was arrested over an alleged false promise of marriage. But the woman's own statement revealed when the promise was made. Why did the Karnataka High Court grant him bail under Section 69 BNS?
The Gujarat High Court set aside kidnapping and atrocity convictions against two young men who only helped a distressed girl. The Court warned that rigid age-based laws are sending innocent young men to jail even for friendly or humanitarian conduct. Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad has delivered a detailed judgment examining a case…
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that hiding a prior live-in relationship before marriage is fraud under Hindu marriage law and upheld annulment. The Court also said such concealment strikes at the root of trust and informed consent, making the marriage voidable and liable to be annulled. The Jharkhand High Court has clearly held that hiding…
In a strong interim order, the Family Court at Pune restrained the wife from visiting the husband’s residence or disturbing his mental peace. The court recognised that repeated interference, threats, and unlawful conduct can seriously harm a husband and his family during pending matrimonial litigation. MAHARASHTRA: This is a significant and instructive interim order passed…
In a case arising from a matrimonial dispute, the Bombay High Court rejected anticipatory bail sought by the husband’s parents. The Court held that serious allegations, prima facie evidence, and the need for custodial interrogation outweighed claims of reconciliation. The order makes it clear that attempts to save a marriage cannot dilute criminal scrutiny in…
The Madras High Court set aside a father’s POCSO conviction, holding that the case arose from matrimonial disputes and a pending divorce. The court found the testimony exaggerated and concluded that the child was tutored, making the conviction unsustainable. Mother Force Daughter For False POCSO Case: The Madras High Court has overturned the conviction of…
The Central Information Commission has ruled that a husband fighting a maintenance case can seek limited income details of his wife through RTI. The order highlights how income opacity can unfairly burden men in matrimonial disputes. NEW DELHI: In an important decision affecting matrimonial and maintenance disputes, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has clarified that…
The Kerala High Court has ruled that words spoken in anger during a domestic quarrel cannot automatically be treated as abetment of suicide. The Court stressed that criminal liability depends on intention, not emotional reaction. KOCHI: In a ruling that brings much-needed legal clarity to Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, the Kerala High…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused a husband’s request for medical examination of his wife, calling it an indirect virginity test. The Court ruled that such tests violate dignity and privacy and are not necessary to decide cruelty in divorce cases. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur refused to allow a husband…
The Kerala High Court questioned why an unmarried man’s consensual relationships should be used to deny bail. The Court examined consent, conduct, and legal standards while reserving orders on MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s bail plea. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday raised a key legal question while hearing the bail plea of MLA Rahul Mamkootathil…
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