Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
A 26-year-old man was arrested over an alleged false promise of marriage. But the woman's own statement revealed when the promise was made. Why did the Karnataka High Court grant him bail under Section 69 BNS?
The Supreme Court of India directed that the investigation be handled by a senior police officer to ensure seriousness and transparency. Will such monitored investigations also guarantee that accused persons are not presumed guilty before trial, especially in emotionally charged matrimonial disputes? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India took urgent suo motu action afterâŚ
Can a father-in-law be forced to pay arrears that were originally payable by his deceased son? Allahabad High Court has stayed the recovery warrant issued against the father-in-law and granted interim relief in the maintenance arrears dispute. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, recently stayed a recovery warrant issued againstâŚ
Can a marriage end because a court was shown a wrong photo claim? A Gwalior husband says his wife called his own sister his âsecond wifeâ to get divorce. MADHYA PRADESH: A shocking legal dispute has come from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where a woman allegedly got divorce after calling her husbandâs real sister his âsecondâŚ
The Karnataka High Court considered previous high income of a jobless husband and upheld âš20,000 monthly maintenance payable to his working wife. Can a manâs past salary become a lifelong burden even after losing his job? BENGALURU: In a recent judgment, Justice Dr. K. Manmadha Rao of High Court of Karnataka dismissed a husbandâs challengeâŚ
The Supreme Court held that common intention cannot be presumed from mere presence or awareness. Why are innocent relatives still prosecuted without evidence of participation? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has delivered a major judgment giving relief to the father-in-law, mother-in-law and sister-in-law in a criminal case filed under Sections 498A and 494âŚ
Can rude office language become a criminal sexual harassment case? Punjab & Haryana High Court gives an important answer that may surprise many readers. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that using the words âf*** offâ during an office dispute may be rude and unacceptable, but it does not automatically become sexualâŚ
The Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld the fatherâs custody after finding that the mother failed to clearly explain who would care for the child and how the child would be managed if custody was handed over to her. NEW DELHI: The Punjab & Haryana High Court, through Justice Gurvinder Singh Gill and Justice RameshâŚ
The Allahabad High Court not only dismissed the husbandâs petition but also imposed heavy costs of âš15 lakh. Would a financially dependent wife have received the same treatment as the husband in this matter? PRAYGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through Justice Vinod Diwakar, passed an order that courts must carefully examine facts and should notâŚ
An NRI husband in Canada facing 498A IPC or Section 85 BNS FIR in India must preserve evidence, check jurisdiction, avoid police panic, seek anticipatory bail, respond legally to notices, and prevent LOC/NBW escalation. NEW DELHI: When an NRI husband sitting in Canada hears that a 498A FIR has been registered in India, the first [âŚ]
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