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Wife Accepted ₹20 Lakh, Took Divorce, Yet Continued 498A Case Against Husband And Elderly In-Laws: Rajasthan High Court Calls It Abuse Of Law
High Court Jun 12, 2026 0

Wife Accepted ₹20 Lakh, Took Divorce, Yet Continued 498A Case Against Husband And Elderly In-Laws: Rajasthan High Court Calls It Abuse Of Law

Can elderly in-laws be forced to face trial even after a full and final compromise? The Rajasthan High Court held that senior citizens cannot be subjected to endless criminal trials once the matrimonial dispute has been settled and the settlement has been honoured. JAIPUR: In a judgment dated May 21, 2026, Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand…

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Atul Subhash vs Judge Aman vs Twisha Sharma: Is Justice Different For Men And Women?
498A May 23, 2026 0

Atul Subhash vs Judge Aman vs Twisha Sharma: Is Justice Different For Men And Women?

Atul Subhash, Judge Aman Kumar Sharma and Twisha Sharma all died in disturbing matrimonial circumstances. Why does India react differently when the deceased is male? NEW DELHI: India cannot claim to be a constitutional republic if the value of a human life changes with gender. Atul Subhash died by suicide on 9 December 2024. Before […]

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Wife’s Earning Capacity Cannot Be Ignored. Highly Qualified Woman Can’t Sit Idle And Claim Maintenance: Calcutta HC Sets Aside 12K Maintenance Order
High Court May 7, 2026 0

Wife’s Earning Capacity Cannot Be Ignored. Highly Qualified Woman Can’t Sit Idle And Claim Maintenance: Calcutta HC Sets Aside 12K Maintenance Order

Can a highly qualified wife claim maintenance without disclosing her income? Calcutta High Court says financial transparency is mandatory, even at the ad-interim stage. WEST BENGAL: The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a spouse’s earning capacity cannot be ignored while deciding interim maintenance cases. The Court set aside an order granting ₹12,000 monthly maintenance…

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False 498A IPC Case Against Husband & His 84-Yr-Old Mother | “Taking Child For Welfare Cannot Be Called Cruelty”: Calcutta High Court Quashes Case
High Court May 6, 2026 0

False 498A IPC Case Against Husband & His 84-Yr-Old Mother | “Taking Child For Welfare Cannot Be Called Cruelty”: Calcutta High Court Quashes Case

Did the husband take away the child to mentally harass the mother, or was he protecting the child’s welfare? The Calcutta High Court examined the child’s own statements before quashing the 498A case against the husband and his 84-year-old mother. WEST BENGAL: The Calcutta High Court has quashed a criminal case filed under Section 498A…

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