Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
A woman ended her life after her live-in partner allegedly refused to marry her, leading to criminal proceedings against six people. But can a failed relationship and refusal to marry legally amount to abetment of suicide?
Modern relationships can expose Indian men to criminal cases, maintenance claims, DV Act proceedings, false promise to marry allegations, and arrest risk. Know the law, case laws, and precautions. NEW DELHI: Modern relationships in India are no longer only emotional. They are legal minefields. A man may enter a relationship thinking it is private, consensual […]
Does failure to live together after a restitution of conjugal rights order automatically make the husband guilty? The Andhra Pradesh High Court answers No, holding that the law requires clear proof of wrongful conduct, not just non-resumption of cohabitation. AMARAVATI: In a recent judgment, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, led by Justice Ravi Nath…
Can two married sisters legally choose to live with each other’s husbands? What happens when a “kidnapping” case turns into a voluntary relationship dispute? Read below the full story of MP High Court shock in husband exchange. GWALIOR: A surprising case came before the Madhya Pradesh High Court at its Gwalior bench, where two real…
Can a husband be compelled to bear two maintenance liabilities—interim and final—for the same matrimonial cause? The Karnataka High Court held that such parallel imposition is legally unsustainable, as final maintenance determined on merits assumes primacy over interim arrangements. BENGALURU: In a recent judgment, the Karnataka High Court, presided over by Dr. K. Manmadha Rao,…
If a father loses access to his child overnight due to the mother’s unilateral move abroad, can he rely on habeas corpus for urgent relief? The Delhi High Court ruled that writ jurisdiction cannot resolve such disputes and advised recourse to NCPCR’s mediation mechanism. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Prathiba M. Singh…
Every Indian husband must know these 5 ignored legal rights in 498A, maintenance, arrest, custody and false matrimonial cases. NEW DELHI: Most husbands enter litigation too late. They react after FIR, arrest threat, maintenance notice, child separation, orfalse allegations. The truth is simple: Indian law is not only about allegations; it is also about procedure, […]
The Supreme Court found no proof of dowry demand or cruelty and acquitted the father-in-law, holding the evidence unreliable and insufficient. When the final outcome is acquittal due to lack of proof, who compensates the man for the years lost, reputation damaged, and life disrupted? NEW DELHI: In a judgment dated 30 April 2026, Justice…
Can a 16-year delay still prove rape on promise of marriage? High Court says facts don’t support it—what changed the case outcome? CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a rape FIR filed after a delay of more than 16 years, holding that the relationship between the parties was consensual and did not…
Can RTI be used as a tool in maintenance cases to access a man’s personal financial data? The Delhi High Court held that such information cannot be accessed through RTI and must be disclosed only through the proper legal process before the concerned court. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav,…
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