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.
Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court of India called it an “uncomfortable truth” that marriage has historically been misused to subjugate women. Speaking on family law trends, he said legal and social reforms are slowly turning marriage into a dignified partnership of equals, and reaffirmed that foreign divorce judgments obtained by fraud or against…
A deep dive into how Indian courts navigate emotional and legal crossfires in NRI child custody disputes where love meets law across continents. Discover key rulings, strategies, and the new shift toward shared parenting and gender-neutral justice. NRI Child Custody Litigation: Everything You Need to Know Child custody disputes are more than just legal disputes […]
The Allahabad High Court ruled that sex with a wife above 16 years old before 2017 does not amount to rape. The court cancelled a 2007 conviction, referring to the Supreme Court’s 2017 Independent Thought decision. UTTAR PRADESH: The Allahabad High Court has recently ruled that a man cannot be convicted of rape for having…
The article explores how cross-border marriages turn into complex legal battles when love meets the limits of jurisdiction. It uncovers the real data, challenges, and legal maze faced by NRIs seeking justice in India. Disputes arise when love transcends national boundaries Indian citizens live, work, and marry overseas, resulting in a mix of cross-cultural unions, […]
The Delhi High Court ruled that a parent cannot claim Delhi as a child’s “ordinary residence” after forcibly bringing the child from abroad. The Court ordered the mother to return the U.S.-born minor child to Arizona, reaffirming that custody must follow the child’s true home and welfare. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, in Sunaina…
The Madras High Court ruled that a father’s visitation rights must not interfere with his child’s education or emotional well-being. The Court modified the visitation order to ensure the 8-year-old’s best interests are fully protected. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has recently said that while a father has the right to meet his child, this…
The Kerala High Court has given bail to a 26-year-old man accused of assaulting and smothering his 19-year-old girlfriend. The Court said medical reports did not show any signs of sexual assault and found no strong evidence against him. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court recently grants bail to a 26-year-old man accused of killing his…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted divorce to a husband falsely accused of infidelity, ruling that anger cannot justify false allegations. The Court held that such baseless claims amount to cruelty in marriage. Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has made it clear that a wife cannot use anger as an excuse for making false…
The Delhi High Court ruled that a wife pressuring her husband to cut ties with his widowed mother and sister amounts to mental cruelty. The Court upheld the husband’s divorce, calling her conduct beyond the “ordinary wear and tear” of married life. Forcing Husband To Leave His Family Is Cruelty: The Delhi High Court has…
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