Can a mother-in-law be forced to face a criminal trial merely on general allegations of taunting, opposing the marriage and harassment? The Supreme Court examined what was actually alleged against her and why the investigation material was not enough to continue the prosecution.
The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR filed after a husband’s suicide within 40 days of marriage, calling the allegations vague and the case a clear abuse of process. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna observed that the complaint lacked credible evidence and was filed to harass the in-laws. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court…
The Kerala High Court confirmed divorce for a husband, ruling that a wife’s repeated cruelty and harsh behaviour toward children can create fear of harm and qualify as mental cruelty under Section 10(1)(x) of the Divorce Act. The Bench also held that suicide attempts by a spouse amount to cruelty. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court…
The Karnataka High Court directed that divorce cases or marriage nullity cases must be completed within one year, emphasizing that delays destroy lives. Justice Krishna S Dixit said, “Life is too short to be little,” urging family courts to act swiftly. Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has strongly emphasized that matrimonial disputes, especially those seeking…
Everything NRIs Must Know Before Filing for Divorce in India ; Custody, Maintenance, and Recognition of Foreign Decrees (2025-26 Legal Guide) Divorce is complicated, and for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), it comes with its own set of set-backs. Filing for divorce in India while living abroad involves navigating legal procedures, understanding jurisdiction rules, and handling documentation…
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 8) overturned the conviction and death penalty of Dashwanth, accused in the 2017 rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl in Chennai. The Court said the prosecution “miserably failed to prove the vital circumstances,” ordering his immediate release. NEW DELHI: In a major judgment, the Supreme Court of India today…
A Delhi court has directed recovery of possession of a house from the ex-wife, citing violation of the mutual divorce settlement that included full and final payment of ₹11 lakh. NEW DELHI: In a landmark victory for men’s rights, the Shahdara Family Court has ordered the recovery of the first floor of a Hapur house…
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a PIL that demanded a special law to protect men from alleged misuse of women-centric laws. The bench found the plea to be vague, unsupported by evidence, and not fit to be treated as public interest litigation. UTTAR PRADESH: The Allahabad High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)…
The Delhi High Court delivers a seismic verdict, holding that a wife’s persistent denial of marital intimacy, alienation of the child, and retaliatory FIRs amount to mental cruelty. The judgment is being hailed by men’s-rights advocates as a bold stand against emotional and legal abuse of husbands. Denial of Sex False FIR and Child Alienation…
The Andhra Pradesh High Court declared that even a child born from a void marriage Has Full Legal Right to Father’s Property Hindu law. The Court gave the son a 5/6th share in his father’s property, protecting his inheritance rights. Amaravati: In a major judgment protecting the inheritance legal right of children born from void…
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