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 vague and repeated allegations be used again to reopen closed disputes and put continued legal pressure on a man? The Nagpur Court held that a fresh domestic violence complaint cannot survive without new incidents, specific allegations, and a valid fresh cause of action. MAHARASHTRA: In an order dated 09 March 2026, the Nagpur Court,…
Can a man remain legally bound to a marriage even after years of living separately with no real marital life? The Jharkhand High Court held that long separation alone is not enough for divorce unless grave cruelty is proved. The Jharkhand High Court, led by Hon’ble Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Prasad,…
Does the right to parenthood and reproductive choice continue even when the husband loses decision-making capacity? The Delhi High Court held that there is no legal bar on posthumous or incapacitated reproduction if prior consent is evident. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, in a judgment dated 13 April 2026, delivered by Justice Purushaindra Kumar…
Wife leaves within weeks of marriage, husband gets divorce—still has to pay maintenance? Does law ignore fault and continue financial liability even after desertion is proved? CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court said that even if a husband gets divorce on the ground of desertion by the wife, he cannot automatically stop paying maintenance to her….
The Madhya Pradesh High Court says a wife cannot be denied maintenance after leaving work due to marital obligations. When “marital obligations” justify a wife not working, why does the same standard not protect a husband facing financial hardship? JABALPUR: In a judgment dated 23.03.2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, presided over by Justice Gajendra…
Can a wife hide her income and still expect the court to decide the maintenance case without verifying her true financial status? The Rajasthan High Court held that both parties must disclose income, and under Section 94 BNSS, courts can summon employment records to prevent concealment and ensure a fair decision. JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High…
A new criminal provision was supposed to punish deception. In practice, it is already raising an older question in a new form: where does genuine fraud end, and where does a failed relationship get converted into a criminal case? NEW DELHI: Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July […]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that the wife’s waiver of future maintenance claim is against public policy and not enforceable. When a written settlement agreement doesn’t protect a husband, what security does a man really have? CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, through Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal, has delivered an important ruling…
Can interim maintenance be counted from separation date instead of case filing? Delhi HC answers clearly—but does this ignore financial strain on husbands? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clarified an important legal point on interim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The Court stated that interim maintenance must…
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