Category-wise legal articles and resources.
The Kerala High Court held that Section 498A IPC cannot be invoked when the marriage itself is annulled by a competent court. In absence of a valid marital relationship, criminal prosecution for cruelty against a woman is legally unsustainable. KERALA: The Kerala High Court has held that the offence of cruelty against a woman under…
The Kerala High Court has ruled that even before the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, a daughter could legally get property rights if family members voluntarily gave her a share through a registered partition deed. The Court held that such a conscious family arrangement cannot be ignored merely because old Hindu law did not recognise inheritance…
The Kerala High Court ruled that child custody decisions must focus only on the child’s best interests, not the gender of the parent. The Court stressed that children need equal emotional and physical support from both parents. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has clearly stated that child custody disputes should never be decided based on…
The Kerala High Court ruled that a daughter born within four months of marriage is a legitimate child and entitled to an equal share in her father’s property. The Court relied on legal presumptions, conduct of the father, and strong documentary evidence to overturn a trial court decree. Grants Equal Share to Daughter in Property:…
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a Highly Qualified wife cannot be denied maintenance just because she could earn. Actual income and ability to maintain herself are what matter, not theoretical potential. The Court upheld maintenance for a wife and daughter after finding that the husband failed to prove she could support herself. KOCHI:…
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