Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
Why did a Delhi court discharge a husband’s 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 accused’s official railway duty record before finding that the material did not raise grave suspicion against him.
For years, the 25% income formula was treated like a fixed rule in maintenance cases — but the High Court has now clarified the reality. The judgment gives courts wider discretion and could change how future maintenance disputes are decided. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has held that the oft-quoted 25% of a husband’s salary…
Judicial custody of Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh has been extended till July 28 as the CBI continues its investigation into Twisha Sharma’s death. MADHYA PRADESH: The Bhopal District and Sessions Court has extended the judicial custody of Samarth Singh and his mother Giribala Singh till July 28 in the death case of former model…
Can a husband or in-laws be held responsible for a wife’s gold claims only because society assumes she handed over her jewellery after marriage? Kerala High Court says courts must rely on proof, not assumptions, while deciding matrimonial gold disputes. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has ruled that courts cannot presume that a bride automatically…
Does a dowry death allegation automatically prove a husband’s guilt? The Supreme Court clarified that every allegation must be established through evidence, and a husband cannot be convicted merely because he was the spouse. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has acquitted a husband who was convicted in a dowry death case involving the death of…
A husband was killed and his body was allegedly being carried away on a motorcycle—but why did the Supreme Court uphold the acquittal of his wife and her alleged lover?The answer lies in an investigation that failed to convert grave suspicion into legally admissible proof. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of…
Is persistent denial of sexual relations a valid ground for divorce? The Supreme Court held that persistent refusal of sexual relations without reasonable cause may constitute mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has upheld a divorce granted to a husband after finding that his wife…
Should teenage relationships always lead to criminal prosecution under POCSO Act? The Supreme Court held that the law must balance child protection with the realities of adolescent relationships. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the use of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, in cases involving consensual relationships between…
Your WhatsApp Chats Can Still Fail in Court: Section 65B and Section 63 BSA Certificate Guide 2026. Section 65B and Section 63 BSA certificate formats, hash-value requirements, signatories, Supreme Court rulings and filing checklist for electronic evidence. NEW DELHI: A screenshot may show the truth. A recording may expose a threat. A WhatsApp conversation may […]
Can a wife receive maintenance while regularly accepting money from a man she claims not to know? The Allahabad High Court held that such unexplained transactions were a relevant circumstance under Section 125(4) CrPC and cancelled the maintenance awarded to the wife. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has cancelled the monthly maintenance awarded to a…
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