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Supreme Court Ends Dead Marriage Using Article 142
Judgement Analysis Aug 4, 2025 0

Supreme Court Ends Dead Marriage Using Article 142

In a long-pending divorce matter, where the wife refused to give consent for mutual divorce, the Supreme Court dissolved the marriage by using its extraordinary powers under Article 142. The Court clearly said – if a marriage is broken beyond repair, there’s no point in dragging it further. This judgment was a big step towards […]

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Supreme Court Cautions Against Turning Bail Orders into Marital Settlements
Judgement Analysis Aug 2, 2025 0

Supreme Court Cautions Against Turning Bail Orders into Marital Settlements

The Supreme Court has set aside a condition imposed by the Jharkhand High Court that made the grant of anticipatory bail dependent on the husband resuming marital life with his wife. The apex court observed that such a condition is beyond the legal scope and could create further complications. Brief Facts of the Case Anil […]

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Supreme Court Sends Contempt Matter for Mediation, Delays Justice Again
Judgement Analysis Jul 25, 2025 0

Supreme Court Sends Contempt Matter for Mediation, Delays Justice Again

In a matrimonial dispute where one party was accused of not following the court’s previous orders, the Supreme Court chose not to take strict contempt action. Instead, it sent both parties to mediation and appointed a retired High Court Chief Justice as the Mediator. Next hearing is after eight weeks. Brief Facts of the Case […]

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Supreme Court Clears Husband and Family in One Order
Judgement Analysis Jul 23, 2025 0

Supreme Court Clears Husband and Family in One Order

In a recent judgment on 22 July 2025, the Hon’ble Supreme Court ended a long and painful legal fight between a husband and wife, Shivangi Bansal (an IPS officer) and Sahib Bansal. The Court dissolved their marriage, quashed all pending criminal and civil cases filed by both sides, granted custody of the daughter to the […]

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Old Army Parents Dragged in False 498A Case
Judgement Analysis Jul 22, 2025 0

Old Army Parents Dragged in False 498A Case

Delhi High Court cancelled a criminal case under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Act filed against a retired Army officer, his wife, and daughter. The Court said the complaint was vague, without any proof, and seemed to be made only to harass the husband and his family after he filed for divorce. Brief Facts of […]

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Wife Not Named in Will? Court Finds It Suspicious – Nephew Loses Property Case
Judgement Analysis Jul 19, 2025 0

Wife Not Named in Will? Court Finds It Suspicious – Nephew Loses Property Case

Supreme Court said that just because a Will is registered doesn’t mean it’s valid — especially if a man doesn’t mention his wife in it. The Court found the Will suspicious because Maya Singh didn’t write why he left out his wife. So, the land went to the wife, not the nephew. This case shows […]

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A Case That Exposes Legal Vulnerabilities for Men
Judgement Analysis Jul 17, 2025 0

A Case That Exposes Legal Vulnerabilities for Men

In a case from Janakpuri, Delhi, Vikrant Grewal was convicted under Sections 506 (Part II) and 509 IPC based on a neighbour’s complaint that he verbally threatened and insulted her modesty. The accused claimed that the allegations were false and arose from a rent dispute. Despite several investigation lapses, the absence of eyewitnesses, and admitted […]

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Husband cannot use Legal Shortcut to Bring Back Wife and Child
Judgement Analysis Jul 16, 2025 0

Husband cannot use Legal Shortcut to Bring Back Wife and Child

The Orissa High Court dismissed a husband’s petition where he claimed that his wife and child were being wrongfully kept by her brother. The Court said there was no illegal custody and the wife was staying with her parents by her own choice. The Court also added that this kind of petition was a wrong […]

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