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Breakup Ho Gaya Toh Jail? Karnataka High Court Exposes Misuse of Section 69 BNS in ‘False Promise’ Cases, Orders Man’s Immediate Release
High Court Apr 13, 2026

Breakup Ho Gaya Toh Jail? Karnataka High Court Exposes Misuse of Section 69 BNS in ‘False Promise’ Cases, Orders Man’s Immediate Release

Relationship ended, and suddenly criminal case? Is every Breakup now being turned into a jail ticket for men? Section 69 BNS misuse exposed by Karnataka High Court. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court raised serious concerns over the growing misuse of Section 69 BNS, particularly in cases arising out of failed relationships. Justice M. Nagaprasanna ordered…
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498A Misuse Exposed | Elderly Husband’s Parents Suffering from Major Medical Ailments Cannot Assault Daughter-in-Law: Calcutta HC Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws
High Court Apr 10, 2026

498A Misuse Exposed | Elderly Husband’s Parents Suffering from Major Medical Ailments Cannot Assault Daughter-in-Law: Calcutta HC Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws

If elderly, medically unfit parents can be accused without proof, how safe is any family from misuse of 498A? The Calcutta High Court steps in to stop abuse of process, emphasizing that law cannot be misused as a pressure tactic in matrimonial conflicts against innocent family members. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court, presided over by…

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Husband’s Financial Incapacity Ignored: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660-Day Sentence, Reaffirms Legal & Ethical Duty to Maintain Wife and Children
High Court Apr 9, 2026

Husband’s Financial Incapacity Ignored: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660-Day Sentence, Reaffirms Legal & Ethical Duty to Maintain Wife and Children

The Gujarat High Court refused to interfere with a 660-day sentence for maintenance default. When inability to pay is openly acknowledged, does the law distinguish between financial incapacity and intentional neglect? AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, in a judgment dated 06 April 2026, delivered by Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar, dismissed a husband’s revision plea and…

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Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband
High Court Apr 9, 2026

Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband

Even when the marriage itself is under dispute, does the husband still remain financially liable? The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that legal annulment is necessary to deny marital obligations. SHIMLA: In a recent judgment, Justice Sandeep Sharma of the Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed a husband’s plea and upheld maintenance granted to the wife…

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UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare
High Court Apr 9, 2026

UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare

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…

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498A Misuse Exposed | Elderly Husband’s Parents Suffering from Major Medical Ailments Cannot Assault Daughter-in-Law: Calcutta HC Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws
High Court Apr 10, 2026 0

498A Misuse Exposed | Elderly Husband’s Parents Suffering from Major Medical Ailments Cannot Assault Daughter-in-Law: Calcutta HC Quashes Case Against Innocent In-Laws

If elderly, medically unfit parents can be accused without proof, how safe is any family from misuse of 498A? The Calcutta High Court steps in to stop abuse of process, emphasizing that law cannot be misused as a pressure tactic in matrimonial conflicts against innocent family members. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court, presided over by…

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Husband’s Financial Incapacity Ignored: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660-Day Sentence, Reaffirms Legal & Ethical Duty to Maintain Wife and Children
High Court Apr 9, 2026 0

Husband’s Financial Incapacity Ignored: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660-Day Sentence, Reaffirms Legal & Ethical Duty to Maintain Wife and Children

The Gujarat High Court refused to interfere with a 660-day sentence for maintenance default. When inability to pay is openly acknowledged, does the law distinguish between financial incapacity and intentional neglect? AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, in a judgment dated 06 April 2026, delivered by Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar, dismissed a husband’s revision plea and…

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Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband
High Court Apr 9, 2026 0

Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband

Even when the marriage itself is under dispute, does the husband still remain financially liable? The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that legal annulment is necessary to deny marital obligations. SHIMLA: In a recent judgment, Justice Sandeep Sharma of the Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed a husband’s plea and upheld maintenance granted to the wife…

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UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare
High Court Apr 9, 2026 0

UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare

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…

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