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498A Misuse| Wife Accused Husband Of Torture, Parents Dragged In For Not Stopping Him; Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against In-Laws
High Court Sep 11, 2026

498A Misuse| Wife Accused Husband Of Torture, Parents Dragged In For Not Stopping Him; Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against In-Laws

The Calcutta High Court quashed Section 498A IPC proceedings against the husband’s parents, finding that the allegations against them were general and lacked specific acts constituting cruelty. The Court observed that merely alleging that the in-laws failed to intervene or prevent their son from allegedly torturing his wife was insufficient to attract criminal liability under Section 498A. Continuing the prosecution against them on such allegations would amount to an abuse of the process of law.
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Husband’s Ex-Parte Divorce Decree From Foreign Court Amounts To Cruelty: Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce To Wife, Says Dead Marriage Cannot Be Forced to Continue
High Court Apr 22, 2026

Husband’s Ex-Parte Divorce Decree From Foreign Court Amounts To Cruelty: Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce To Wife, Says Dead Marriage Cannot Be Forced to Continue

Can a husband be pushed into years of legal uncertainty even after obtaining a foreign divorce decree, only to face continued litigation in India? The Rajasthan High Court held that foreign divorce orders are not automatically valid in India and granted divorce to wife after prolonged litigation. In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun…

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False 498A Case | “Heat Of Moment Mein Rishtedaar Fasa Diye Jaate Hain”: Rajasthan High Court Quashes Case And Saves Innocent Sister-In-Law
High Court Apr 22, 2026

False 498A Case | “Heat Of Moment Mein Rishtedaar Fasa Diye Jaate Hain”: Rajasthan High Court Quashes Case And Saves Innocent Sister-In-Law

Can married sisters living separately be dragged into dowry cases without clear proof? Rajasthan High Court made a key remark that may affect many family dispute cases. JAIPUR: Rajasthan High Court has quashed the case under Section 498A IPC against the married sister-in-law of a deceased woman. The Court said that in many matrimonial disputes,…

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DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access
High Court Apr 21, 2026

DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access

Uttarakhand High Court held says, the husband must first rebut the statutory presumption of legitimacy through strong evidence before DNA testing is considered. How can a husband prove paternity doubts in court when access to scientific evidence itself depends on prior proof? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court, in a recent judgment delivered by Justice Pankaj…

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POCSO Conviction Sustained Despite No Documentary Age Proof: Kerala High Court Holds Oral Testimony Of Victim And Mother Sufficient To Prove Girl’s Minority If Not Disputed In Cross-Examination
High Court Apr 21, 2026

POCSO Conviction Sustained Despite No Documentary Age Proof: Kerala High Court Holds Oral Testimony Of Victim And Mother Sufficient To Prove Girl’s Minority If Not Disputed In Cross-Examination

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…

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If You Cannot Maintain Your Wife And Children, Don’t Get Married: Allahabad High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance Despite Husband’s Claim Of Wife Living With Another Man
High Court Apr 21, 2026

If You Cannot Maintain Your Wife And Children, Don’t Get Married: Allahabad High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance Despite Husband’s Claim Of Wife Living With Another Man

Can a husband escape legal responsibility after marriage by citing low income, liabilities, and allegations of his wife’s affair? The Allahabad High Court held that low income alone, along with unproven allegations regarding the wife’s affair, cannot by itself erase marital obligations. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a recent family law matter, passed an…

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Father Taking Children By Force Does Not Automatically Become Illegal Custody: Allahabad High Court Rejects Mother’s Habeas Corpus Petition, Says No Court Order Was Violated
High Court Apr 20, 2026

Father Taking Children By Force Does Not Automatically Become Illegal Custody: Allahabad High Court Rejects Mother’s Habeas Corpus Petition, Says No Court Order Was Violated

Allahabad High Court dismissed a mother’s habeas corpus plea for custody, holding no unlawful detention as no court order was violated. Are unproven accusations enough to harass a father who is a natural guardian? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, presided over by Justice Anil Kumar-X, heard a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking…

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Husband’s Ex-Parte Divorce Decree From Foreign Court Amounts To Cruelty: Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce To Wife, Says Dead Marriage Cannot Be Forced to Continue
High Court Apr 22, 2026 0

Husband’s Ex-Parte Divorce Decree From Foreign Court Amounts To Cruelty: Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce To Wife, Says Dead Marriage Cannot Be Forced to Continue

Can a husband be pushed into years of legal uncertainty even after obtaining a foreign divorce decree, only to face continued litigation in India? The Rajasthan High Court held that foreign divorce orders are not automatically valid in India and granted divorce to wife after prolonged litigation. In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun…

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False 498A Case | “Heat Of Moment Mein Rishtedaar Fasa Diye Jaate Hain”: Rajasthan High Court Quashes Case And Saves Innocent Sister-In-Law
High Court Apr 22, 2026 0

False 498A Case | “Heat Of Moment Mein Rishtedaar Fasa Diye Jaate Hain”: Rajasthan High Court Quashes Case And Saves Innocent Sister-In-Law

Can married sisters living separately be dragged into dowry cases without clear proof? Rajasthan High Court made a key remark that may affect many family dispute cases. JAIPUR: Rajasthan High Court has quashed the case under Section 498A IPC against the married sister-in-law of a deceased woman. The Court said that in many matrimonial disputes,…

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DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access
High Court Apr 21, 2026 0

DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access

Uttarakhand High Court held says, the husband must first rebut the statutory presumption of legitimacy through strong evidence before DNA testing is considered. How can a husband prove paternity doubts in court when access to scientific evidence itself depends on prior proof? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court, in a recent judgment delivered by Justice Pankaj…

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POCSO Conviction Sustained Despite No Documentary Age Proof: Kerala High Court Holds Oral Testimony Of Victim And Mother Sufficient To Prove Girl’s Minority If Not Disputed In Cross-Examination
High Court Apr 21, 2026 0

POCSO Conviction Sustained Despite No Documentary Age Proof: Kerala High Court Holds Oral Testimony Of Victim And Mother Sufficient To Prove Girl’s Minority If Not Disputed In Cross-Examination

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…

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If You Cannot Maintain Your Wife And Children, Don’t Get Married: Allahabad High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance Despite Husband’s Claim Of Wife Living With Another Man
High Court Apr 21, 2026 0

If You Cannot Maintain Your Wife And Children, Don’t Get Married: Allahabad High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance Despite Husband’s Claim Of Wife Living With Another Man

Can a husband escape legal responsibility after marriage by citing low income, liabilities, and allegations of his wife’s affair? The Allahabad High Court held that low income alone, along with unproven allegations regarding the wife’s affair, cannot by itself erase marital obligations. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a recent family law matter, passed an…

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Father Taking Children By Force Does Not Automatically Become Illegal Custody: Allahabad High Court Rejects Mother’s Habeas Corpus Petition, Says No Court Order Was Violated
High Court Apr 20, 2026 0

Father Taking Children By Force Does Not Automatically Become Illegal Custody: Allahabad High Court Rejects Mother’s Habeas Corpus Petition, Says No Court Order Was Violated

Allahabad High Court dismissed a mother’s habeas corpus plea for custody, holding no unlawful detention as no court order was violated. Are unproven accusations enough to harass a father who is a natural guardian? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, presided over by Justice Anil Kumar-X, heard a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking…

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Father’s Duty To Maintain Child Is Absolute Despite Mother’s Employment: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance, Says Loans And Family Liabilities Are Secondary
High Court Apr 20, 2026 0

Father’s Duty To Maintain Child Is Absolute Despite Mother’s Employment: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance, Says Loans And Family Liabilities Are Secondary

Despite earning mother, existing debts and dependent family members, the Uttarakhand High Court upheld the father’s obligation to pay maintenance. Are fathers being seen only as providers, not as individuals facing genuine hardship? NAINITAL: In a recent judgment, Justice Ashish Naithani of the Uttarakhand High Court dealt with a case where a father challenged an…

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Mere Demand Of Radio Not Dowry Harassment: Allahabad High Court Acquits Husband In 1982 Abetment To Suicide Case, Finds No Evidence Of Cruelty Or Instigation
High Court Apr 20, 2026 0

Mere Demand Of Radio Not Dowry Harassment: Allahabad High Court Acquits Husband In 1982 Abetment To Suicide Case, Finds No Evidence Of Cruelty Or Instigation

Innocent husband convictedfor more than 4 decades, acquitted later when the Allahabad High Court found no proof of dowry harassment or abetment to suicide. Is an accusation alone enough to destroy a man’s life? Does justice delayed by the system remain justice at all? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, presided over by Justice Sanjiv Kumar,…

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Husband Acquitted In Wife’s Murder Case: Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Death Sentence, Says Trial Court “Misconstrued” Facts, Chain Of Circumstantial Evidence Broken
High Court Apr 20, 2026 0

Husband Acquitted In Wife’s Murder Case: Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Death Sentence, Says Trial Court “Misconstrued” Facts, Chain Of Circumstantial Evidence Broken

Can a man face death penalty on doubtful facts and contradictions? Calcutta High Court says No— Inconsistent evidence and a broken chain of circumstances cannot justify death sentence. WEST BENGAL: The Calcutta High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj and Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra, acquitted a husband who was earlier given death…

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