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 man become liable for maintenance even when marriage is not strictly proved? The MP High Court reiterated that strict proof of marriage is not required under Section 125 CrPC and maintenance can be granted based on surrounding circumstances. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, through Justice Gajendra Singh, has ruled that a…
Does a father’s duty end with maintenance, or can courts impose much more? The MP High Court ruled that educational expenses must also be considered and directed a father to bear ₹46.26 lakh towards his daughters’ professional education. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a financially capable father cannot avoid paying…
Can a father get child custody if the mother is abusive? Know Indian child custody law, Supreme Court judgments, evidence, father’s rights and legal remedies. NEW DELHI: A father can get child custody if the mother is abusive. Indian law does not say that a child belongs to the mother by default. Indian courts do […]
Can every relative of a husband be prosecuted in a dowry death case? The Karnataka High Court held that distant relatives who are not related to the husband by blood, marriage, or adoption cannot automatically be prosecuted in dowry death cases. BENGALURU: In a judgment delivered on June 4, 2026, Justice M. Nagaprasanna of the…
A rape-on-promise-of-marriage case was settled years ago. Can an employer still treat a man as guilty and deny him a government job? The Supreme Court has now clarified when past allegations can—and cannot—be used to destroy a person’s career. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a consensual physical relationship between two unmarried adults…
Can a writ petition replace execution proceedings for recovery of maintenance? The Court said No, and reiterated that a writ court is not an execution court; a spouse seeking recovery of unpaid maintenance must pursue the statutory execution mechanism before the competent forum. TAMIL NADU: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over…
Can a husband’s entire family be forced into criminal litigation without any specific allegations against them? The Delhi Court answered in the negative, discharging the husband and his family after finding no specific evidence of cruelty or a clear dowry demand. NEW DELHI: A Delhi Mahila Court presidedover by Ms Ritika Kansal, Judicial Magistrate First…
What percentage of dowry cases are actually false? Examine RTI data, Supreme Court observations, conviction rates, and the legal reality behind Section 498A cases in India. NEW DELHI: One of the most common questions I am asked is: “What percentage of dowry cases are false?” The honest answer is simple. Nobody in India knows the […]
Do failed Domestic Violence allegations and unemployment end a husband’s financial responsibility? Delhi Court says No, orders ₹6,000 monthly maintenance for minor son NEW DELHI: A long-running matrimonial dispute that began more than a decade ago led to a Delhi Court examining whether a father could avoid child maintenance by claiming unemployment. Additional Sessions Judge…
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