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 Gujarat High Court reduced the enhanced maintenance, noting that it should not become excessive or encourage idleness. When a man with limited income must pay maintenance while also supporting his elderly mother and covering his own basic expenses, how can he maintain that balance without it becoming financial extortion? AHMEDABAD: Justice P. M. Raval…
Can a marriage be created merely by signing a stamp paper agreement? The Calcutta High Court held that without essential Hindu ceremonies like sacred fire and Saptapadi, such a “contractual marriage” has no legal validity, and therefore cannot sustain criminal charges of bigamy or cruelty. Stamp Paper Marriage Invalid: Justice Uday Kumar of the Calcutta…
The J&K & Ladakh High Court granted bail to relatives in a POCSO case, noting their role was limited to allegedly giving shelter to an eloping couple. But it raises a troubling question—should relatives end up in jail merely for providing temporary shelter? JAMMU: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Jammu, in…
Can strict legal rules alone solve bitter matrimonial battles in India? Delhi High Court Chief Justice explains why justice in such disputes often lies beyond the “four corners of law.” Chandigarh: Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya highlighted the complex reality of matrimonial disputes in India, stating that resolving such cases requires sensitivity…
The Gujarat High Court allowed a mother’s habeas corpus petition for custody of her 4-year-old daughter, observing that a girl below five is best taken care of by the mother. Such observations again raise a serious question—why do fathers repeatedly become the victims of this presumption and struggle to get equal consideration in child custody…
A husband challenged the sudden transfer of a long-running matrimonial dispute after the case had already reached the final stage of trial. The Kerala High Court stepped in and made it clear that such late attempts to shift courts cannot derail proceedings that are already nearing conclusion. ERNAKULAM: The Kerala High Court, in a judgment…
A father challenged an order that allowed him to meet his child only inside the Family Court premises. The MP High Court stepped in, calling courts emotionally intimidating for children and permitting meetings in public places instead. Courts Can Scar Children: In an order dated 24 February 2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur,…
Can divorce between parents, living with the mother, or the father’s second wife getting a job defeat a son’s claim for compassionate appointment? The Rajasthan High Court said no, holding that the legal status of a son cannot be negated on such grounds. JODHPUR: A Division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court comprising Acting Chief…
If a woman was allegedly facing constant dowry harassment, why did her family never complain to police earlier?The Calcutta High Court raises serious doubts and acquits the husband after finding major contradictions in witness statements. WEST BENGAL: In an important judgment, the Calcutta High Court has acquitted a husband in a 1987 dowry death case…
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