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?
The Bombay High Court found allegations vague against mother-in-law yet allowed trial against the husband. Does this mean that allegations alone are enough to sustain criminal cases against husbands? Husband Faces 498A Trial: In a recent decision, the Bombay High Court examined a matrimonial dispute where the husband had challenged a cruelty case filed by…
Married in India, living in Canada, or fighting divorce across both countries? Here is the real legal position on jurisdiction, Section 13 CPC, Hindu Marriage Act, Canadian divorce law, and when a Canadian divorce is valid in India. NEW DELHI: When an India-Canada marriage collapses, the first mistake most people make is asking: “Can I […]
The Allahabad High Court set aside the criminal proceedings after examining the wife’s testimony and cross-examination, which exposed serious inconsistencies. If the victim herself is unaware of the complaint filed in her name, who is actually driving such prosecutions—and at whose cost? False 498A: The Allahabad High Court, in a ruling by Justice Brij Raj…
If elderly, medically unfit parents can be accused without proof, how safe is any family from misuse of 498A? The Calcutta High Court steps in to stop abuse of process, emphasizing that law cannot be misused as a pressure tactic in matrimonial conflicts against innocent family members. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court, presided over by…
80+ cases, jail, allegations from both sides – yet only one side pays ₹5 crore as alimony?When litigation turns into a battlefield, who really bears the final cost? Read the full Supreme Court report below of this divorce case which was called ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India dissolved a…
The Gujarat High Court refused to interfere with a 660-day sentence for maintenance default. When inability to pay is openly acknowledged, does the law distinguish between financial incapacity and intentional neglect? AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, in a judgment dated 06 April 2026, delivered by Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar, dismissed a husband’s revision plea and…
Even when the marriage itself is under dispute, does the husband still remain financially liable? The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that legal annulment is necessary to deny marital obligations. SHIMLA: In a recent judgment, Justice Sandeep Sharma of the Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed a husband’s plea and upheld maintenance granted to the wife…
The Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to enforce UK custody orders, prioritising child welfare. When a child is retained despite clear orders, how is a father supposed to reclaim his rights? AMARAVATI: In a cross-border child custody dispute, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy and Justice Tuhin Kumar Gedela, heard a…
Can your maintenance case suddenly be moved from a Family Court to a village court without your consent? Allahabad High Court says yes—if you don’t challenge the law itself, the transfer stands. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a significant judgment delivered by Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice Swarupama Chaturvedi, has upheld the legality of…
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