Can a woman claim money from her first husband even after remarriage is proved in court? What happened when the second husband himself confirmed the truth and changed the entire case? MUMBAI: A woman approached the Mumbai court seeking monetary relief from her estranged husband under the Domestic Violence Act, claiming that she was subjected…
Is living with in-laws or helping family now a criminal offence under 498A IPC? Delhi High Court clarifies the line between real cruelty and routine marital disputes—read what it said. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clarified that asking a wife to help in taking care of family members or to live with in-laws…
Laws Meant for Protection Are Destroying Innocent Men. An FIR is filed and a man’s life collapses before any evidence is tested. This is not about rare misuse; it’s a growing legal reality every husband must understand before it’s too late. NEW DELHI: Walk into any criminal court dealing with matrimonial disputes, and a pattern becomes immediately visible. A man often accompanied by ageing parents is not […]
In many matrimonial cases, entire families get dragged into criminal trials — even when no specific role is alleged. This Rajasthan High Court ruling explains why mere presence in a matrimonial home cannot automatically make relatives accused under Section 498A. JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Farjand Ali, set aside…
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings against the husband’s aunt and cousin, ruling that vague allegations and normal family disagreements do not constitute cruelty under Section 498A, and cautioning against dragging distant relatives into matrimonial disputes without evidence. NEW DELHI: Justice Amit Mahajan of the Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against the husband’s aunt and her daughter in a dowry harassment…
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