Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
A woman ended her life after her live-in partner allegedly refused to marry her, leading to criminal proceedings against six people. But can a failed relationship and refusal to marry legally amount to abetment of suicide?
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife cannot claim maintenance if her own conduct or that of her family made the husband incapable of earning. Granting maintenance in such cases would cause grave injustice to men rendered helpless by criminal acts. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has clearly held that a wife cannot take…
Delhi’s improved crime metrics followed sustained legal pressure through RTIs, police engagement, and strategic litigation questioning misuse of criminal laws. This shift highlights how data-driven men’s rights activism can trigger institutional accountability and course correction. NEW DELHI: In a remarkable turn of events, the latest Delhi Crime Report 2025 — widely covered by leading news […]
The Delhi High Court ruled that consensual relationships between adults cannot be criminalised after a breakup. The Court cautioned that criminal law must not become a post-relationship weapon when consent is evident. Misuse Rape Law After Breakup: The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered for rape under Section 376 IPC and Section 3(2)(v)…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a Family Court order allowing a DNA test where the husband alleged adultery and proved non-access during conception. The Court clarified that when legitimacy is not questioned and the issue is only adultery, a DNA test can be legally ordered. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld a…
An 11-year relationship has turned into a criminal case involving Section 69 BNS and rape-related legal issues. Allahabad High Court said consent and false promise claims must be tested in trial, not quashed early. The case silently highlights how men face long legal battles and reputational damage even before guilt is proved. Allahabad: The Allahabad…
A Delhi court reduced an inflated maintenance demand after finding that the wife concealed facts and misrepresented her residence. The husband, defended by Tripaksha Litigation, was granted relief from unfair financial pressure. NEW DELHI: In aninterim maintenance order highlighting the importance of truth and transparency in matrimonial litigation, a Delhi court reduced a wife’s maintenance…
Non-payment of maintenance can trigger coercive court action, including warrants and civil jail, even when inability—not refusal—is the cause. When a husband genuinely lacks income, the law still moves faster to punish than to verify hardship. Indian law often punishes financial distress first and verifies hardship later, leaving genuine cases trapped in enforcement abuse. New […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court refused to give custody of a 7-year-old child to the father who was living with a second wife without divorce. The Court ruled that financial strength cannot override a child’s emotional safety and welfare with the mother. BILASPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld a Family Court order refusing to transfer…
The Supreme Court has raised serious alarm over fake and AI-generated evidence in matrimonial disputes. The Court warned that false allegations and criminal cases are destroying marriages and lives beyond repair. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has openly expressed deep concern over the growing misuse of technology in matrimonial disputes, especially the creation of fake…
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