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 Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to enforce UK custody orders, prioritising child welfare. When a child is retained despite clear orders, how is a father supposed to reclaim his rights? AMARAVATI: In a cross-border child custody dispute, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy and Justice Tuhin Kumar Gedela, heard a…
Can your maintenance case suddenly be moved from a Family Court to a village court without your consent? Allahabad High Court says yes—if you don’t challenge the law itself, the transfer stands. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a significant judgment delivered by Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice Swarupama Chaturvedi, has upheld the legality of…
When the wife has earning capacity and even adult sons who can earn, should the husband’s liability reduce or shift away? The Rajasthan High Court says no — Wife’s right to alimony remains independent and is not cancelled by her sons’ earning capacity. In a recent judgment dated 1 April 2026, the Rajasthan High Court…
Can a Section 498A IPC case be filed if the husband lives in Canada? Updated 2026 legal guide for NRI husbands on Indian jurisdiction, Section 85 BNS, arrest risk, sanction, and real court rulings. NEW DELHI: Yes. A criminal complaint for matrimonial cruelty can still be filed in India even if the husband is living […]
A man faces arrest, criminal trials, and years of separation—only for every allegation to collapse in court. The High Court examines the pattern and delivers a ruling that raises serious questions on misuse of legal process. KOLKATA: In a judgment by the Calcutta High Court, Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya dismissed the wife’s…
Can filing multiple cases push someone to suicide—and still not be a crime? Allahabad High Court answers this, but leaves a bigger question on accountability unanswered. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has held that merely filing cases against a husband, even if those cases are alleged to be false, does not automatically amount to abetment…
Can a man’s freedom be cancelled just because recovery hasn’t happened yet? Punjab & Haryana High Court says NO – trial decides facts, not pressure tactics disguised as legal arguments. CHANDIGARH: In a recent order, Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal of the Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed a petition filed by a wife seeking cancellation…
Can a planned relationship, secret recording, and police support turn into an ₹8–10 lakh extortion trap? Why did the Allahabad High Court call this a serious threat to society and order a wider crackdown? PRAYAGRAJ: In an order dated 30 March 2026, the Allahabad High Court, led by Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena,…
Can constitutional remedies be used to bypass proper legal procedures in maintenance cases? The Allahabad High Court held that constitutional remedies are not meant to enforce civil obligations like maintenance recovery. PRAYAGRAJ: In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court bench of Justice Siddharth and Justice Vinai Kumar Dwivedi dismissed a habeas corpus petition where…
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