Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
A 26-year-old man was arrested over an alleged false promise of marriage. But the woman's own statement revealed when the promise was made. Why did the Karnataka High Court grant him bail under Section 69 BNS?
Can bail be granted in a husband’s murder case because of arrest paperwork mistakes? Shillong court’s latest order in the Raja Raghuvanshi case has triggered fresh legal debate. SHILLONG: In a controversial order dated 27 April 2026, Smt. D.R. Kharbteng, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial), Shillong, granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused in the brutal honeymoon…
They travelled to Bali, Egypt and hill stations together, then why was FIR filed months later? Punjab & Haryana High Court has now quashed the rape case, making key observations on consent and failed promise to marry. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a rape case against a man and held that…
Does an unregistered marriage mean no remedy under the Special Marriage Act? Karnataka High Court said no, holding that non-registration does not take away divorce rights and a petition under the Special Marriage Act can continue if the marital relationship otherwise existed. BENGALURU: Justice Dr. K. Manmadha Rao of the Karnataka High Court delivered an…
Can a legally married woman allege rape after months of consensual relations based on promise of marriage? Punjab & Haryana High Court held that without proof of false promise from the start, consent remains valid and the case was quashed. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab & Haryana High Court, through Justice N.S. Shekhawat, examined a case where…
Can family resistance to a consensual relationship be used to frame a man in a rape case? The J&K and Ladakh High Court answered No, set aside the 8-year sentence, and freed the innocent man. SHRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Srinagar, through Justice Sanjay Dhar, has set aside the rape…
Did wife’s own suicide notes expose a false case against husband? Rajasthan High Court found shocking facts and quashed cruelty and abetment charges. JAIPUR: Rajasthan High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a husband in a case filed under Sections 306 and 498A IPC. The court said the suicide notes written by the deceased wife…
The Supreme Court of India raised broader concerns about increasing criminalisation of failed relationships in modern society. If both adults lived together willingly for years, can it later be called exploitation just because the relationship breaks down? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, while hearing a matter before Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal…
The Supreme Court of India directed that the investigation be handled by a senior police officer to ensure seriousness and transparency. Will such monitored investigations also guarantee that accused persons are not presumed guilty before trial, especially in emotionally charged matrimonial disputes? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India took urgent suo motu action after…
Can a father-in-law be forced to pay arrears that were originally payable by his deceased son? Allahabad High Court has stayed the recovery warrant issued against the father-in-law and granted interim relief in the maintenance arrears dispute. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, recently stayed a recovery warrant issued against…
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