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.
Can a mother-in-law be convicted under 498A only for scolding her daughter-in-law over a domestic issue? Jharkhand High Court says ordinary household scolding cannot become cruelty unless legal ingredients are proved. RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court has set aside the conviction of a mother-in-law in a Section 498A IPC case after finding that the prosecution…
Can a long live-in relationship later become a rape case only because marriage did not happen? Chhattisgarh High Court explains why adult consent, conduct and long relationship history matter. BILASPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that when two adults are in a long live-in relationship, a later refusal by the man to marry the…
Can a 498A conviction stand without proving individual involvement? Allahabad High Court said No. The Court found that only general allegations were made against the father-in-law, which were not enough to sustain conviction. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through Hon’ble Justice J.J. Munir and Hon’ble Justice Vinai Kumar Dwivedi, partly allowed a criminal appeal in…
Husband Ekam Singh Dhillon’s body was found packed inside a suitcase kept in a BMW car, and after an almost 9-year trial, the court held his wife Seerat Kaur guilty after examining the full chain of evidence. PUNJAB: The mohali suitcase murder case has finally ended with the conviction of Seerat Kaur for the murder…
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. […]
Can parents confine an adult married woman and keep her away from her husband? The Patna High Court said No. Once an adult woman personally tells the Court that she wants to live with her husband, her choice cannot be controlled by her parents, family pressure, or social opposition. PATNA: The Patna High Court, through…
Can a spouse accused of adultery hide behind the right to privacy when call records and hotel details may expose the truth? The Supreme Court has now made it clear that privacy is important, but it cannot become a shield against evidence in a divorce case. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has held that the…
A dead husband is not just a case file, a section number, or a courtroom technicality. He was a son, a brother, and a human being whose life deserves justice. NEW DELHI: A bench of Supreme Court Justices MM Sundresh and Sheel Nagu on July 3, 2026, heard the State of Meghalaya’s challenge against the…
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 […]
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