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2nd Husband Turns Witness And Helps Wife’s 1st Husband In False Domestic Violence Case: Mumbai Court Rejects Woman’s Claim
Latest News Mar 24, 2026 0

2nd Husband Turns Witness And Helps Wife’s 1st Husband In False Domestic Violence Case: Mumbai Court Rejects Woman’s Claim

Can a woman claim money from her first husband even after remarriage is proved in court? What happened when the second husband himself confirmed the truth and changed the entire case? MUMBAI: A woman approached the Mumbai court seeking monetary relief from her estranged husband under the Domestic Violence Act, claiming that she was subjected…

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Husband And 6 Of His Relatives Acquitted In A 2016 Dowry Death Case: Delhi Court Says Vague, General, Unproven Allegations With Zero Proof 
Latest News Mar 24, 2026 0

Husband And 6 Of His Relatives Acquitted In A 2016 Dowry Death Case: Delhi Court Says Vague, General, Unproven Allegations With Zero Proof 

In dowry death cases, the prosecution strongly relies on the fact that the woman died within seven years of marriage, but does this fact alone automatically satisfy the legal requirements for conviction?  NEW DELHI: A Delhi court led by Additional Sessions Judge Babru Bhan acquitted husband Danish and his six relatives in a 2016 dowry death case, holding that cruelty for dowry was…

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IPL Star Cricketer & Current RBI Official Amit Mishra Accused Of Dowry Harassment After Marriage Dispute As Model-Wife Moves Kanpur Court
Latest News Mar 10, 2026 0

IPL Star Cricketer & Current RBI Official Amit Mishra Accused Of Dowry Harassment After Marriage Dispute As Model-Wife Moves Kanpur Court

Another high-profile marriage dispute reaches court as a model files a dowry harassment complaint against former India and IPL cricketer Amit Mishra. What really happened inside the marriage, and why has this become the third legal case between the couple? UTTAR PRADESH: A fresh legal dispute has surfaced involving former India and IPL cricketer Amit…

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Matrimonial Disputes Needs Out-of-Box Thinking. Lawyers, Judges Must Show Sensitivity In Family Conflicts As Law Alone Cannot Ensure Justice: Delhi HC Chief Justice
Latest News Mar 9, 2026 0

Matrimonial Disputes Needs Out-of-Box Thinking. Lawyers, Judges Must Show Sensitivity In Family Conflicts As Law Alone Cannot Ensure Justice: Delhi HC Chief Justice

Can strict legal rules alone solve bitter matrimonial battles in India? Delhi High Court Chief Justice explains why justice in such disputes often lies beyond the “four corners of law.” Chandigarh: Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya highlighted the complex reality of matrimonial disputes in India, stating that resolving such cases requires sensitivity…

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TVK Chief Thalapathy Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Sornalingam Files for Divorce Alleging Adultery, Seeks Alimony and Media Gag Order: Chengalpattu District Court
Latest News Feb 28, 2026 0

TVK Chief Thalapathy Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Sornalingam Files for Divorce Alleging Adultery, Seeks Alimony and Media Gag Order: Chengalpattu District Court

Is this just a private marital dispute or the beginning of a high-stakes legal battle involving reputation, alimony and public image? What exactly has been alleged in court by actor Vijay’s wife, and how could this impact one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars? TAMIL NADU: Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, has approached the Chengalpettu…

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False Domestic Violence Case | “Omnibus Allegations & No Evidence Of Dowry Demand”: Dehradun Civil Court Discharges Husband’s Family
Legal Update Feb 26, 2026 0

False Domestic Violence Case | “Omnibus Allegations & No Evidence Of Dowry Demand”: Dehradun Civil Court Discharges Husband’s Family

When vague accusations & False DV case filed by a wife replace facts, justice begins to separate truth from pressure tactics. A Dehradun court has now made it clear that without clear dates, incidents, or proof, the husband’s innocent family members cannot be dragged into litigation. False Domestic Violence Case: A Dehradun civil court recently…

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Shikhar Dhawan’s Ex-Wife Ordered To Return ₹5.72 Crore: Delhi Family Court Slams Australian ‘Property Settlement’ Says Proceedings Contrary To Indian Law
Latest News Feb 25, 2026 0

Shikhar Dhawan’s Ex-Wife Ordered To Return ₹5.72 Crore: Delhi Family Court Slams Australian ‘Property Settlement’ Says Proceedings Contrary To Indian Law

Can a foreign court force an Indian husband to give away crores under a law not valid in India? Delhi Court says NO. Orders Shikhar Dhawan’s ex-wife to return of ₹5.72 crore and calls Australian property orders illegal here. NEW DELHI: A major legal relief has come for Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan after a Delhi…

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Domestic Violence | Grossly Insufficient Material As No Clear Incident Details Found: Delhi Court Slams Wife & Returns Case       
Latest News Feb 25, 2026 0

Domestic Violence | Grossly Insufficient Material As No Clear Incident Details Found: Delhi Court Slams Wife & Returns Case       

Did the complaint clearly state when and where the alleged violence happened? Or did the court find the entire foundation too weak to proceed? The Mahila Court at Karkardooma returned a Domestic Violence petition after questioning about how such cases are filed and sustained. NEW DELHI: In a recent order, a Mahila Court in East…

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