Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
Can a wife claim maintenance while hiding her employment and income from the court? The Allahabad High Court set aside a ₹5,000 monthly maintenance order after finding serious contradictions in the wife's employment records. What exposed the discrepancies?
The Supreme Court set aside a rape conviction after noting the case arose from a consensual relationship that later turned into marriage. Using Article 142, the Court quashed the FIR, conviction, sentence, and restored the man’s service benefits. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has delivered a rare judgment where it not only suspended…
The Supreme Court has ruled that arrest under Section 498A is not automatic and personal liberty under Article 21 applies equally to men. These judgments protect husbands and their families from false cases, illegal arrests, and misuse of matrimonial laws. NEW DELHI: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was enacted with a noble intent—to […]
In a rare twist, a woman’s second husband testified in favour of her first husband in a Mumbai court. The court ruled she is not entitled to maintenance after confirming her second marriage. Woman Loses DV Case: In a surprising development from Mumbai, a long-pending domestic violence case that began in 2009 came to an…
The Supreme Court has ruled that simply naming husband’s relatives without clear and specific allegations is not enough to prosecute them under Section 498A IPC. Vague and general accusations against in-laws amount to misuse of criminal law, the Court held. NEW DELHI: In a landmark judgment reinforcing safeguards against misuse of matrimonial criminal laws, the…
Delhi High Court quashed a 2005 compulsory retirement order against a CISF officer, holding the sexual harassment allegations were motivated and unjustified. After 25 years, the Court restored his honour and revised his pension without granting back wages. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has finally restored the dignity of a former Central Industrial Security…
भारतीय कानून कस्टडी में माँ-पिता को बराबर मानता है, लेकिन कोर्ट के फैसलों में सामाजिक धारणाएँ हावी रहती हैं। सही कानूनी रणनीति और जानकारी के अभाव में अधिकांश पिता कस्टडी की लड़ाई हार जाते हैं। नई दिल्ली: भारतीय कानून के अनुसार, चाइल्ड कस्टडी प्राप्त करना इस बात पर निर्भर नहीं करता कि कस्टडी पाने वाला […]
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that Family Courts have no authority to issue Lookout Circulars to enforce maintenance orders under Section 125 CrPC. Such action is illegal, violates personal liberty, and amounts to contempt of court. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has delivered an important ruling clarifying the limits of power of Family Courts…
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a wife’s inherited property or family gifts cannot be treated as her income to refuse maintenance. The Court upheld ₹50,000 monthly interim maintenance, stressing real income and marital lifestyle, not family background. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clearly held that a husband cannot rely on his…
The Allahabad High Court held that a consensual relationship between a lecturer and a former student was misconduct but not sexual harassment. The Court ruled that dismissal with disqualification was excessive and sent the matter back for reconsideration of punishment. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has held that a consensual relationship between a teacher and…
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