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Impotency Allegation Against Husband Must Be Proved By Wife, But She Cannot Be Forced Into Narco, Polygraph And DNA Tests: Rajasthan High Court
High Court Jun 19, 2026 0

Impotency Allegation Against Husband Must Be Proved By Wife, But She Cannot Be Forced Into Narco, Polygraph And DNA Tests: Rajasthan High Court

Can a husband’s dignity be attacked by an allegation of impotence? The Rajasthan High Court said such allegations hit a husband’s dignity, but when wife alleges impotence or sexual incapacity, she must prove it with evidence. JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, through Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeet Purohit, Vacation Judge, dealt with a divorce…

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Wife Eloped With Lover? Husband’s Legal Rights And Guide 2026
Legal Articles & News Jun 19, 2026 0

Wife Eloped With Lover? Husband’s Legal Rights And Guide 2026

If your wife eloped with her lover, know your legal remedies in 2026: divorce, maintenance, child custody, evidence, BNS complaint and court strategy. NEW DELHI: If a wife elopes with her lover, the husband cannot win by anger, threats or social media drama. He must act legally, preserve evidence, understand adultery, maintenance, custody and divorce […]

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Widowed Jethani Living Separately Cannot Be Prosecuted On Vague Dowry And Cruelty Allegations: Rajasthan High Court Quashes 498A Case
Latest News Jun 19, 2026 0

Widowed Jethani Living Separately Cannot Be Prosecuted On Vague Dowry And Cruelty Allegations: Rajasthan High Court Quashes 498A Case

Can a separate-living relative be prosecuted in a 498A case without proof of involvement? The Rajasthan High Court said No. A relative living separately from the couple cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A IPC without specific evidence of involvement. JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court, through Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, has quashed criminal proceedings against a…

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Can a Man Visiting a Brothel as a Customer of a Sex Worker Be Prosecuted for Human Trafficking U/S 370 & 370A IPC? Telangana High Court Answers
High Court Jun 19, 2026 0

Can a Man Visiting a Brothel as a Customer of a Sex Worker Be Prosecuted for Human Trafficking U/S 370 & 370A IPC? Telangana High Court Answers

A customer visits a sex worker. Can he automatically be charged with human trafficking? The Telangana High Court has now given a clear answer and explained when criminal liability applies and when it does not. HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice K. Lakshman and Justice B.R. Madhusudhan Rao, has clarified…

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Wife Is Highly Educated And Earns 60K/Month, Husband’s Higher Salary Not a Blank Cheque: Delhi Court Declines Woman’s Maintenance Plea
Latest News Jun 18, 2026 0

Wife Is Highly Educated And Earns 60K/Month, Husband’s Higher Salary Not a Blank Cheque: Delhi Court Declines Woman’s Maintenance Plea

A Delhi court refused interim maintenance to a working woman earning over ₹60,000 per month, despite her husband’s higher salary. The ruling raises an important question: Is maintenance a right, or should financial independence matter too? NEW DELHI: A Delhi Court, through Additional Sessions Judge Bhupinder Singh, refused to grant interim maintenance to a woman…

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How To Reply To A CAW Cell, Women Cell Or Mahila Thana Notice? Sample Written Reply Format For Husbands (2026 Guide)<br>
Knowledge Center Jun 18, 2026 0

How To Reply To A CAW Cell, Women Cell Or Mahila Thana Notice? Sample Written Reply Format For Husbands (2026 Guide)<br>

Format For Police Mediation: Reply To A CAW Cell, Mahila Thana NoticeReceived a notice from CAW Cell, Women Cell or Mahila Thana? Learn how to draft a legally safe written reply, what mistakes to avoid, and download a sample response format. Many husbands panic after receiving a call from the CAW Cell or Women Cell.Some […]

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Child’s Wish To Stay With Father Not Enough: Kerala High Court Gives Child Custody To Mother, Says Welfare Comes First
High Court Jun 18, 2026 0

Child’s Wish To Stay With Father Not Enough: Kerala High Court Gives Child Custody To Mother, Says Welfare Comes First

Kerala High Court says No. Holding that a minor child’s wish to stay with the father is relevant, but custody cannot be decided on preference alone. The child’s welfare, stability, and best interest must come first. ERNAKULAM: The Kerala High Court Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. recently held that…

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How To Handle Police Mediation In Family Disputes? Husband’s Legal Guide 2026
Legal Articles & News Jun 18, 2026 0

How To Handle Police Mediation In Family Disputes? Husband’s Legal Guide 2026

Facing CAW Cell, Mahila Thana or police mediation after wife’s complaint? Learn husband’s rights under BNS 85/86, BNSS 35/173, Arnesh Kumar and Indian court safeguards. NEW DELHI: Police mediation is where many husbands make their first fatal mistake. They think it is only counselling. They go alone. They speak emotionally. They try to look “adjusting.” […]

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Divorce Case | Working Wife Can Attend Court Proceedings Online: Bombay High Court Rejects Woman’s Transfer Plea & Backs Husband
High Court Jun 18, 2026 0

Divorce Case | Working Wife Can Attend Court Proceedings Online: Bombay High Court Rejects Woman’s Transfer Plea & Backs Husband

Does filing Domestic Violence and Section 85 BNS cases in another district automatically justify transfer of a divorce case? Bombay High Court says No. holding that mere pendency of related cases at Nanded was not enough to justify transfer of the divorce proceedings. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, through Justice Abhay J. Mantri,…

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