Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
A wife claimed her CEO husband earned ₹4 lakh monthly and sought higher maintenance. But could his company’s share capital prove his income? The Allahabad High Court rejected her demand to increase the ₹15,000 monthly maintenance.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a divorced daughter can claim family pension if she was dependent and divorce proceedings began during the pensioner’s lifetime—even if the decree came later. Once dependency and timing are proved, the State cannot deny pension on technical delays. Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed…
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to an IT professional accused by his former divorce lawyer after their consensual relationship ended. The Court held that criminal law cannot be misused after a personal fallout. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has granted major relief to a man who was booked in a criminal case after entering…
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a neighbour or stranger cannot be booked under Section 498A IPC in a marital cruelty case. Dragging outsiders into matrimonial fights amounts to abuse of law and miscarriage of justice. BENGALURU: In an important judgment clarifying the misuse of matrimonial cruelty laws, the Karnataka High Court has held…
The Delhi High Court ruled that a married woman’s abortion, if done within the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, cannot be criminalised even when sought due to marital discord affecting her mental health. Quashing IPC Section 312 proceedings, the Court reaffirmed that a woman’s bodily autonomy and mental well-being override moral arguments against termination. Delhi:…
The Kerala High Court has ruled that even before the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, a daughter could legally get property rights if family members voluntarily gave her a share through a registered partition deed. The Court held that such a conscious family arrangement cannot be ignored merely because old Hindu law did not recognise inheritance…
The Patna High Court ruled that without a clear act of instigation or intentional aid, a husband cannot be convicted for abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. Justice Alok Kumar Pandey set aside the conviction, reaffirming that criminal liability cannot rest on assumptions, emotions, or shifting allegations alone. BIHAR: The Patna High Court recently…
Delhi High Court held that a wife cannot be presumed to be earning without proof while deciding interim maintenance. The Court enhanced interim maintenance by applying minimum wages based on the husband’s qualifications and place of work. Wife Income Can’t Be Assumed at Maintenance Stage: The Delhi High Court has clearly ruled that at the…
Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that Family Courts retain jurisdiction to decide stridhan and matrimonial property disputes even after divorce, to avoid parallel litigation. Once again, property battles will stay inside Family Courts — reinforcing how post-divorce financial disputes continue to haunt men long after marriage ends. Himachal Pradesh: Major clarification on matrimonial property rights…
The Allahabad High Court has suspended the conviction and sentence of a government servant convicted under the POCSO Act, holding that “His Right To Earn Livelihood Can’t Be Curtailed”. The Court noted that the appeal may not be heard soon due to heavy pendency and granted bail during the appeal. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court…
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