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?
Can punishment truly be called justice if it leaves a man unable to feed himself? Bombay High Court held that punishment must be proportionate and should not push an employee into poverty and helplessness. Mumbai: The Bombay High Court, in an important judgment by Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Hiten Venegavkar, gave major relief to…
Can a wife accused of attempting to kill her husband still claim maintenance? Punjab & Haryana High Court has now stayed such an order. The case has raised serious questions on misuse of legal remedies while a criminal trial is already going on. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed an earlier order…
Can claiming low salary save a husband from maintenance? Delhi High Court gave a strong answer in this case. Court found hidden financial details and upheld ₹13,000 monthly support order—full facts may surprise readers. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid paying maintenance by claiming low income while hiding…
Can maternal relatives keep a child away from his father after the mother dies? Allahabad High Court gave a clear answer and ordered custody to the father. The Court also protected family bonding by giving visitation rights to maternal relatives. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has ruled that after the death of the mother, the…
Can a husband avoid maintenance after winning a 498A case? MP High Court has given a clear answer. Court said acquittal alone does not end duty to support wife and child if they cannot maintain themselves. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that if a husband is acquitted in a cruelty case under…
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has shaken family law debates by holding that no man can be compelled to pay maintenance once DNA proves he is not the biological father. The verdict raises serious questions on how long men can be dragged through false claims before truth prevails. NEW DELHI: In a maintenance judgment dated…
Can Section 69 BNS be used to force marriage or money settlements? A deep legal analysis of arrest powers, extortion through FIR threats, and the latest Indian case law. NEW DELHI: Let me say this clearly at the start. Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 does not create a legal formula of “marriage […]
Can a husband be pushed into years of legal uncertainty even after obtaining a foreign divorce decree, only to face continued litigation in India? The Rajasthan High Court held that foreign divorce orders are not automatically valid in India and granted divorce to wife after prolonged litigation. In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun…
A serious POCSO case in Goa ended in acquittal when the girl admitted she ran away with the boy voluntarily and lied earlier. When liberty depends on statements that later collapse, is the system protecting the innocent enough? In a judgment dated 20.04.2026, the Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) at Panaji, presided over by Dr….
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