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Doctor Acquitted In 498A & 377 IPC Case After 10-Year Legal Battle: Bengaluru Court Lays Down 4-Ingredient Test For Cases Involving Adults
Latest News May 20, 2026 0

Doctor Acquitted In 498A & 377 IPC Case After 10-Year Legal Battle: Bengaluru Court Lays Down 4-Ingredient Test For Cases Involving Adults

Can an adult be prosecuted under Section 377 without proof of lack of consent? A Bengaluru trial court has now given one of the clearest answers after Navtej Johar landmark case. In a major acquittal, the court also stressed that serious criminal allegations require stricter scrutiny and stronger evidence. KARNATAKA: In a significant judgment with…

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NRI Husband Legal Guide: How To Serve Divorce Notice To Wife Living In India?
498A May 19, 2026 0

NRI Husband Legal Guide: How To Serve Divorce Notice To Wife Living In India?

Complete legal guide for NRI husbands on serving divorce notice or court summons to wife living in India, with Indian laws, case law, procedure and FAQs. THE FIRST TRUTH: LEGAL NOTICE IS NOT DIVORCE Many NRI husbands make one costly mistake. They believe sending a “divorce notice” to the wife in India is enough to […]

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Twisha Sharma Death Case: Bhopal Court Rejects Lawyer Husband Samarth Singh’s Bail Plea in Dowry Harassment Case
Latest News May 19, 2026 0

Twisha Sharma Death Case: Bhopal Court Rejects Lawyer Husband Samarth Singh’s Bail Plea in Dowry Harassment Case

Was Twisha Sharma facing harassment after marriage, or is there more to the story behind her death? A Bhopal court has now rejected the anticipatory bail plea of her lawyer husband while police continue the investigation. MADHYA PRADESH: A Bhopal court on Monday (May 18th) rejected the anticipatory bail plea of lawyer Samarth Singh in…

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Can Husband Stop Maintenance If Wife Is Working? Indian Law, Supreme Court Judgments & The Reality Men Must Know
498A May 18, 2026 0

Can Husband Stop Maintenance If Wife Is Working? Indian Law, Supreme Court Judgments & The Reality Men Must Know

Can a husband stop paying maintenance if wife is working in India? Read the latest legal position, Supreme Court judgments, High Court rulings, and practical defence strategy. NEW DELHI: Yes, a husband can seek cancellation, reduction, or denial of maintenance if the wife is working and earning sufficient income to maintain herself. But no, maintenance […]

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