Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
Why did a Delhi court discharge a husband’s elder brother from a sexual harassment-related charge made by his sister-in-law? The court examined the four-year delay, earlier litigation, her previous statements and the accused’s official railway duty record before finding that the material did not raise grave suspicion against him.
Kerela Court sets aside maintenance to Adult Daughter (27-year-old daughter), says support is not automatic, relief granted to 65-year-old father. KOCHI: In a ruling that will resonate with thousands of fathers across India, the Kerala High Court has clarified that a father’s obligation to provide maintenance does not continue indefinitely simply because a daughter remains…
Supreme Court held that when the mother is no more, the father — being the natural guardian — has a stronger legal right over custody than grandparents. The Court ordered custody to the father while allowing visitation rights to the maternal grandparents. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India made it clear that when a…
The Delhi High Court grants custody of a 4-year-old to her Indian father after observing a real risk that the Russian mother may take the child out of India, defeating the legal process. The Court stressed that custody cannot become a tool to escape jurisdiction or “snatch” the child away from the father’s life. NEW…
Delhi High Court quashed 498A /406 charges against the husband’s maternal aunt and cousin, ruling that vague allegations and routine family friction cannot be treated as cruelty. The Court condemned the growing trend of dragging distant relatives into marital disputes without specific evidence. NEW DELHI: In a powerful and much-needed intervention against the rising misuse…
A Mumbai sessions court refused a woman’s plea for ₹2 lakh monthly maintenance after finding that she enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle, owned properties, and travelled abroad frequently. The court said interim maintenance is meant only for those lacking financial resources. MAHARASHTRA: A Mumbai sessions court recently refused to grant ₹2 lakh per month as interim…
Supreme Court highlights the growing misuse of the POCSO Act in marital disputes and consensual adolescent relationships (Teen Relationships), emphasized by Senior Advocate Aabad Harshad Ponda, stressing the urgent need for legal awareness, education, and protections to safeguard boys and men from wrongful harassment. Teen Relationships: In an eye-opening observation that underscores concerns over the…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court highlighted evidence of a consensual affair, questioning the claims of blackmail. The ruling reignites nationwide debate on men’s rights and alleged misuse of criminal laws in relationship disputes. JABALPUR: In a case that perfectly illustrates how criminal law can be misused as a weapon to settle personal scores, the Madhya…
The Supreme Court questioned the credibility of a woman DSP alleging rape on a Promise-To-Marry, noting that both parties were senior police officers capable of making informed choices. The Court also criticized the demand for a ₹5 crore settlement and referred the matter to mediation for resolution. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard…
Quashes False 498A: The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Advocate Om Saran Gupta, quashing a decade-old false 498A and 406 FIR filed by his alleged second wife. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna called it a clear abuse of law meant for protection, not persecution. Delhi High Court Quashes False 498A: In a major victory…
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