Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
How could a husband be kept in a mental health facility for 42 days during a divorce dispute without the certification required by law? The Uttarakhand High Court examined the records and ordered his immediate release.
Project 39A’s Annual Death Penalty Report 2023 exposes India’s hidden gender bias: all 561 death-row prisoners are men. Trial courts rush, investigations collapse, and the law expands the noose. Why does equality end where the gallows begin? Justice or Gender Bias? Why Only Men Hang in India’s Death Cells Equality before law should mean equality […]
The Delhi High Court ruled that permanent alimony cannot be granted to a financially independent spouse. emphasizing that no alimony should be awarded when a spouse is self-sufficient. The Court stressed that alimony is meant for genuine financial need, not enrichment or equality between capable individuals. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has made a…
A Bengaluru court has restrained a Bigg Boss contestant from making or sharing false and defamatory statements about her ex-husband. The case highlights growing misuse of media by ex-wives to shame men even after mutual divorce. KARNATAKA: A Bengaluru court has sent a strong message to those who misuse media platforms to defame their former…
A deep exposé on how India’s 498A IPC and its new BNS versions (Sections 85 & 86) are being weaponized against NRI men. Learn how a law meant to protect women has turned into a global legal nightmare for Indian husbands abroad. Section 498A IPC: The Law That Changed Indian Marriages Forever Section 498A of […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a daughter cannot claim her father property if he died before 1956 under the Mitakshara Hindu law, while a son is alive. The court clarified that only in the absence of a male child can a daughter inherit her father’s property. BILASPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a…
From Dubai to Delhi, NRI domestic violence cases reveal a tangled web of law, emotion, and cross-border chaos. This deep dive exposes how justice meant to protect can sometimes become a weapon-leaving both men and women fighting unseen battles. Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Domestic Violence Laws for NRI’s When Protection Becomes a Weapon: The […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that a husband must help his wife complete her higher studies and empower herself. The court granted ₹15,000 monthly maintenance to a wife pursuing MD in Homeopathy, overturning a family court’s order. Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Indore, in a remarkable decision on October 15, 2025, granted…
The Madras High Court refused a wife’s plea for maintenance, saying her bedridden and financially weak husband cannot be forced to pay. The Court stressed that Section 125 CrPC is meant for support, not punishment. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court at the Madurai Bench has refused to grant maintenance to a woman, ruling that her…
NRI Men, Take Note: A Power-Packed Guide to Indian Maintenance Laws from Section 125 CrPC to Cross-Border Enforcement. Learn how to safeguard your finances, fight inflated claims, and navigate India’s legal maze from abroad like a pro. The NRI Man’s Handbook on Maintaining a Marriage While Living Abroad and Fighting at Home Although being an […]
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