Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
A husband was found dead with a snake on his bed, but was a snakebite really the cause of his death? The Meerut Court has convicted his wife and her lover after medical evidence exposed a different cause of death.
The Supreme Court has permitted an accused in a matrimonial case under IPC 498A to travel abroad for employment, holding that mere pendency of investigation cannot destroy a person’s career. The Court imposed safeguards to ensure trial participation and return. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has passed an important order reinforcing the principle…
Karnataka High Court has adopted the Calcutta High Court’s Child Access and Custody Guidelines 2025 as an interim measure. The move ensures uniform, child-centric custody practices until the Union Government issues national guidelines. BENGALURU: In a landmark development in child custody jurisprudence, the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka has adopted the Child Access and Custody…
The Bombay High Court ruled that a financially independent working wife cannot claim interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. However, the Court ordered that child maintenance must be paid from the date of application, not from the date of order. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court clearly held that interim maintenance under…
The Supreme Court has restored conviction in a dowry death case and issued nationwide directions to fight the dowry system. The Court stressed education, accountability, and awareness to end this deep-rooted social evil. Supreme Court Issues Strong Directions Curb the Dowry Evil: The Supreme Court of India, while setting aside the acquittal of a husband…
The Supreme Court has dissolved a marriage after 24 years of separation, holding that prolonged litigation and complete breakdown make the marriage meaningless. The Court said keeping such marriages alive only on paper causes cruelty to both sides and serves no purpose. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has once again sent a strong…
The Supreme Court has said dowry remains widespread despite strict laws, which are both ineffective and misused. The Court restored convictions in a 24-year-old dowry death case and issued nationwide reform directions. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has once again raised serious concerns over the continued existence of dowry in Indian society, clearly…
Actress Celina Jaitly has demands Rs 100 crore compensation and Rs 10 lakh per month maintenance from husband Peter Haag in a domestic violence case filed in Mumbai. The court has asked both parties to submit income affidavits and adjourned the matter to January 27, 2026. Celina Jaitly Demands 100 crore: Actress Celina Jaitly Haag…
The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld a divorce, holding that concealment of a serious medical condition before marriage amounts to mental cruelty. The wife’s appeal was dismissed, though permanent alimony of ₹5 lakh was granted. BILASPUR: In a judgment dealing with marital transparency and mental cruelty, the Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld a decree of Confirm…
A Delhi court held a woman guilty of defamation for making false rape and sexual harassment allegations against her brother-in-law. The court ruled that the complaint was fabricated and caused wrongful arrest and imprisonment of an innocent man. NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has convicted a woman for defamation after finding that she made false…
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