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?
A recent Madhya Pradesh High Court judgment allowed a wife to walk out of her marriage and stay with another man. What protection does the law offer to a husband when his wife abandons the marriage? GWALIOR: A judgment dated 2 April 2026 by the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior, delivered by Justices Anand…
A daughter who became divorced years after her father’s death was denied family pension by the Tripura High Court. The ruling clarifies a strict legal position—eligibility is frozen at the time of death, not changed by later events. AGARTALA: In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Mr. Justice S. Datta Purkayastha of the High Court of Tripura…
Can a wife restart an old maintenance case after settlement if dispute happens again? Court says yes—but reduced the amount citing husband’s earning capacity. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court said that maintenance is not a one-time relief but a continuing right, and a wife can revive her earlier case if the husband fails to follow a settlement agreement. The Court held that: “The right to maintenance is not…
In a shocking Delhi High Court ruling, a lawyer and a cop were held guilty for orchestrating a false gang rape case against an innocent man. What protection does an innocent man really have when the very system meant to deliver justice is used to frame him? NEW DELHI: In a recent judgment, Justice Chandrasekharan…
In a case exposing harsh consequences for husbands, the Allahabad High Court ordered release after 22 months in a maintenance dispute. Can a man be jailed for nearly two years just for failing to pay maintenance, despite legal limits? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a significant order by Justice Praveen Kumar Giri, granted relief…
Can a husband be called to his wife’s home and never return alive? This Bihar case exposes how a planned act inside marriage led to a shocking conviction—what exactly happened? BIHAR: A court in Begusarai has sentenced a wife and her alleged lover to life imprisonment for the murder of her husband, a case that…
In a Delhi court case involving a young bride’s death within two months of marriage, where the court found no proof of immediate harassment. How easily can husbands and in-laws be dragged into serious criminal cases based on unverified and general allegations? NEW DELHI: In a judgment by Additional Sessions Judge Nipun Awasthi, the case…
Can a marriage dispute drag into 61 cases across India for 10 years? The Supreme Court steps in—but what finally forced closure? A massive legal battle between a husband and wife, involving 61 cases, ends suddenly—but the terms raise serious questions. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ended a decade-long matrimonial dispute by granting divorce…
The Gauhati High Court held that serious allegations and victim’s statements cannot be ignored even if families settle the matter. Does a man get any real relief once such allegations are recorded, even if the complainant later withdraws? Forced Sex In Love Relation Still Crime: In a recent Judgment, Justice Pranjal Das of the Gauhati…
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