Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
Why did a Delhi court discharge a husbandâs elder brother from a sexual harassment-related charge made by his sister-in-law? The court examined the four-year delay, earlier litigation, her previous statements and the accusedâs official railway duty record before finding that the material did not raise grave suspicion against him.
Can any criminal justice system call itself effective when guilt or innocence remains undecided for 13 years? The Bombay High Court reversed Tarun Tejpalâs acquittal, convicted him in the 2013 rape case and sentenced him to 10 years in jail. PANAJI: Thirteen years. One arrest, nearly six months in custody, a full criminal trial, anâŚ
Received a CAW Cell notice? Learn what documents a husband must carry, how to frame his statement, and the costly mistakes that can damage his defence. A CAW Cell call may sound like informal counselling, but one careless sentence can shape the police file that follows.This guide explains what a husband must carry, what he [âŚ]
Can a wife refuse to live with her husband merely because he will not leave his parents and arrange a separate house? The Kerala High Court examined her allegations, recorded conversations and nine years of separation before granting the husband a divorce. ERNAKULAM: The Kerala High Court has held that a wifeâs demand to liveâŚ
Can a man be prosecuted as a âhusbandâ under Section 498A even when there is no legally valid marriage? The Supreme Court has expanded the provision to certain live-in relationships, while placing the initial burden of proof on the woman and reiterating safeguards against arrest. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a manâŚ
Can a husband earning âš11,000 per month be ordered to pay âš25,000 maintenance with an automatic increase every year? The Delhi High Court examined his qualifications, earning capacity and unrebutted evidence before upholding the Family Courtâs order. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has upheld an order directing a husband to pay monthly maintenance ofâŚ
Can a wife accuse her husband of using drugs, black magic and rape after four years of marriage and the birth of their child? The Rajasthan High Court found the allegations legally unsustainable and called the FIR an abuse of the legal process. RAJASTHAN: The Rajasthan High Court has quashed an FIR filed by aâŚ
Can a wife file a Section 498A IPC case after accepting âš20 lakh as full and final settlement and receiving her Stridhan?The Gujarat High Court examined the timing of the FIR, suppressed facts and vague allegations against the husbandâs entire family. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court has quashed a Section 498A IPC FIR against aâŚ
Did the police call you after your wife filed a 498A or Section 85 BNS complaint? Is it merely an inquiry, a formal notice or the beginning of an arrest process? Your first 24 hours can decide whether you preserve your liberty and evidenceâor damage your own defence through panic, deleted messages and careless statements. [âŚ]
Did the complainantâs own statements contradict the allegation that consent was obtained through a false promise of marriage? The Tis Hazari Court examined three different versions and found no grave suspicion sufficient to put the accused through a criminal trial. NEW DELHI: Tis Hazari Court, Delhi has discharged an accused after finding that the prosecutionâsâŚ
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