Category-wise legal articles and resources.
Can a wife refuse to live with her husband merely because he will not leave his parents and arrange a separate house? The Kerala High Court examined her allegations, recorded conversations and nine years of separation before granting the husband a divorce. ERNAKULAM: The Kerala High Court has held that a wife’s demand to live…
The Kerala High Court clarified that Family Courts adjudicate disputes arising from existing marital and family relationships between living persons, while inheritance disputes must be decided by civil courts. ERNAKULAM: The Kerala High Court, through Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Preeta A.K., has held that a Family Court cannot decide disputes relating to marital…
Can a marriage between an Indian citizen and a foreign national be denied merely because an Embassy NOC was not produced? The Kerala High Court said No, holding that marriage authorities cannot impose arbitrary conditions beyond the requirements of the Special Marriage Act. ERNAKULAM: The Kerala High Court, led by Justice Easwaran S., gave relief…
Is documentary proof always necessary to establish minority in POCSO cases? The Kerala High Court ruling indicates oral evidence is sufficient, if unrebutted during trial. Kerala: In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court, through Justice A. Badharudeen, upheld the conviction of an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and…
Kerala High Court was deeply influenced by the emotional distress of the children. How did this strengthen the case for maintaining the father’s custody with shared access? KOCHI: The Kerala High Court bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha stressed that custody fights are harming children deeply. The case involved a dispute between…
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