Category-wise legal articles and resources.
Delhi High Court ruled that permanent alimony can’t be granted just to equalise wealth when both spouses are financially independent. The bench dismissed a senior officer’s plea seeking ₹50 lakh, holding that Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act protects only a genuinely dependent spouse. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clearly ruled that…
The Allahabad High Court ruled that everyday quarrels and emotional outbursts in marriage don’t amount to abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. The court discharged the wife and her parents, calling the husband’s death a tragic result of ordinary marital discord, not criminal intent. Matrimonial Fights: The Allahabad High Court has clearly stated that…
Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against 19-year-old Harsheeta Thakur, saying the dowry law must not be misused against innocent relatives. The judgment stressed that protecting women cannot become a reason to harass minors or distant family members. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has stepped in to protect 19-year-old Harsheeta Thakur, saying she was…
Delhi High Court cancelled a criminal case under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Act filed against a retired Army officer, his wife, and daughter. The Court said the complaint was vague, without any proof, and seemed to be made only to harass the husband and his family after he filed for divorce. Brief Facts of […]
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