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 a husband claim his wife’s parental property after her death without children? Andhra Pradesh High Court gives a clear answer—this ruling may surprise many. AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that if a married woman inherits property from her parents and dies without children, that property will go back to her father’s family,…
Does personal liberty under Article 21 allow a person to enter a live-in relationship despite an existing marriage? The Allahabad High Court has clarified that personal freedom is not absolute and cannot override existing marital rights under law. PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment dated 20 March 2026, Justice Vivek Kumar Singh of the Allahabad High Court refused protection to a live-in couple because both…
Despite marriage and lack of proof, a man faced 7 years in jail in a false rape case How can a case with hostile witnesses and weak medical findings still lead to a conviction? WEST BENGAL: In an important judgment, the Calcutta High Court presided over by Hon’ble Justice Chaitali Chatterjee Das, dealt with a…
Can a husband take legal action if his wife exaggerates his income in court? Or is the system designed to ignore such claims unless proven very serious? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has made an observation in a maintenance dispute. The Court said that it is commonly seen that wives may exaggerate the husband’s income…
After a 498A conviction is overturned by the Calcutta High Court due to weak evidence, one question remains unanswered— Can a man recover his dignity after being falsely implicated in a dowry case with no evidence against him? West Bengal: Hon’ble Justice Chaitali Chatterjee Das of the Calcutta High Court examined a case where a…
Can law ignore aged parents while benefits remain with daughter-in-law after husband’s death? Allahabad High Court draws a strict line on Maintenance Laws U/S 144 BNSS – what it says raises bigger questions on fairness. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has held that a daughter-in-law is not legally bound to provide maintenance to her parents-in-law…
The Calcutta High Court highlighted inconsistencies in a POCSO case where the alleged incident took place during active public hours. Can a story of a daylight incident survive in court when no one from the public comes forward to support it? KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court, through Justice Debangsu Basak along with Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury,…
Addressing a pattern of marital conflict, the Madras High Court evaluated how criminal cases, long separation, and neglect of family responsibilities affect a husband. Do courts treat false allegations and abandonment faced by a man as mental cruelty and a valid ground for divorce? MADURAI: In a judgment dated 23.03.2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, comprising Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan and Justice R….
The Karnataka High Court, while quashing 498A proceedings, questioned the growing trend of implicating entire families. When a marriage breaks down quickly, can general allegations and financial expectations be used to prosecute every member of the husband’s family? BENGALURU: In a recent judgment, Justice M Nagaprasanna of the Karnataka High Court quashed criminal proceedings against…
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